Brand Marketing Associate

At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play mobile gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in

We are a global leader in mobile game development - and we create blockbuster mobile hits - some with marquee licensed IP partners including MARVEL CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS and TRANSFORMERS: FORGED TO FIGHT, and wholly-owned IP like the critically-acclaimed SHOP TITANS. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next five years - and are looking for strategic, smart, creative, and courageous people to contribute to our team’s success.

As a Brand Marketing Associate on the Brand Marketing Team, you’ll work to:
Increase the awareness of KABAM in the cities we operate in, and in the gaming industry as well as supporting the MCOC Brand Marketing team.

You have a passion for games, the world of pop culture and entertainment, and want to achieve results. You understand how to use data to inform and evaluate marketing efforts and keep up to date on the latest innovations in the mobile gaming industry. You have a passion for content marketing, understanding the importance of balancing great storytelling with effective campaigns that drive results.

Sound like a match? Our Vancouver studio is looking for a Brand Marketing Associate to join us We don’t just make games, we play and love them too.
**In this role, you can expect to**:

- Plan and execute marketing initiatives against the larger Brand Marketing strategies
- Collaborate & coordinate with internal teams such as Talent Acquisition, People, Marketing to ensure alignment on corporate marketing programs
- Execute on various corporate marketing initiatives such as the thought leadership program, awards submissions, and moreCoordinate, draft, and post blog and social media posts to the Kabam blog and social media channels
- Maintain and collaborate with internal teams such as People, Facilities, and Brand Marketing to ensure the Kabam marketing calendar is up to date
- Work with external partners to coordinate campaigns, analyze shared results and manage select partnerships
- Draft campaign and creative briefs to inform cross-functional teams on the initiatives for Kabam corporate marketing campaigns
- Collaborate on Kabam swag and working with external vendors to coordinate sourcing and distributionBuilding strong relationships cross-functionally with multiple teams within Kabam
- Develop comprehensive analyses and post mortem reports on MCOC and Corporate Marketing campaigns
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the competition and market trends, collaborating with Consumer Insights to inform marketing projects
- Identify best practices and techniques both inside and outside the gaming industry

**Your background includes**:

- 1 Year of experience in a consumer-facing communications function of a company, preferably in digital entertainment products (mobile games, console games, online/PC games, etc)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
- Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
- Strong project management experience including organizational skills, scheduling, and the ability to multitask
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills - copywriting experience a plus
- Passion for consumer entertainment and games
- Self-starter/entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong computer skills and a high level of proficiency in the day to day office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - familiarity with Wordpress, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro is a plus
- Experience developing strong working relationships with cross-functional teams in multiple studios/locations
- Experience working with external partners and licensors, following strict brand rules and guidelines

Reporting to the Senior Director, Brand Marketing, this role works within a highly collaborative environment working closely with Publishing peers, game development teams, and marketing teammates to help bring your campaigns to life.

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About Kabam*

Kabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.

Kabam’s games, Marvel Contest of Champions, Disney Mirrorverse, Shop Titans, and Transformers: Forged to Fight, have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in North America, including Vancouver and Montreal in Canada, and Los Angeles and San Francisco in the United States. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.