Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Role Overview:
This role manages and delivers social media content for Sea of Thieves and Rare’s channels. You’ll plan posts, publish daily content, engage with players, and amplify community creations. You’ll work closely with editorial, comms, and creative teams to keep messaging consistent. The focus is hands-on execution, community engagement, and using data to improve performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and maintain a long-term social media content calendar with the Social Media Lead.
- Publish and manage posts across platforms (TikTok, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, etc.).
- Actively engage with players and followers in comments and conversations.
- Source and amplify high-quality community-created content.
- Own end-to-end social media contests (idea - execution - winner selection - prizes).
- Communicate game updates, issues, and fixes in a clear, appropriate tone.
- Track performance and use data to refine content ideas and formats.
- Stay current on platform trends, features, and competitor activity.
- Brief or create basic visual/video assets with internal creative teams.
Must‑Have Skills:
- Proven experience running brand or community social media accounts.
- Strong written communication (short-form, brand-safe, public-facing).
- Hands-on experience posting, moderating, and engaging on multiple platforms.
- Experience owning projects from idea to delivery.
- Comfortable working in collaborative, cross‑functional teams.
- Understanding of how social media supports player acquisition, engagement, and retention in games.
Nice‑to‑Have Skill:
- Strong interest in games and online gaming communities.
- Familiarity with Rare or Sea of Thieves.
- Basic image editing in Adobe Photoshop.
- Basic video editing in Adobe Premiere.
- Experience running social media contests.
- Naturally creative with content ideas and formats.
Additional Details:
Location: Manor Park, Twycross, Atherstone, LEC, CV9 3QN (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site for onboarding. Monthly onsite requirement of 2 days minimum.)
Duration: 18months
Shift Timings: M-F (business hours)
Pay Range: £130 - £150/day /day (PAYE)
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyse application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
