THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. Based in Los Angeles County, California, the company develops and publishes content for all viable gaming platforms including home video game consoles such as the Microsoft Xbox 360®, Nintendo Wii™, Sony PlayStation® 3 and Sony PlayStation® 2; handheld platforms such as Nintendo’s DS™ and Sony’s PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, wireless devices and personal computers. The company boasts a portfolio of top-selling, award-winning interactive entertainment and a network of internal development studios whose focus on new intellectual property creation positions THQ at the forefront of gaming innovation. THQ’s product strategy is focused on delivering high quality innovative games to core gamers, extending its leadership in the fighting category, maximizing the profitability in its kids licensed business, aggressively addressing new audiences and casual forms of gaming, and extending its brands online. The company maintains a strategic balance of internally created and externally licensed content in its product portfolio. THQ’s internally created franchises include Saints Row®, Red Faction®, Frontlines™, MX vs. ATV™ and others. The company also holds exclusive, long-term licensing agreements with leading sports and entertainment content creators including World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE®), Games Workshop (Warhammer® 40,000™), Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), Marvel Entertainment, DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon and Disney•Pixar.
Job Description: The Community Manager will act as the liaison between the THQ Fighting Game Team and the online community of fans for new and upcoming UFC and WWE games. Using assets and information provided by the development teams, the Community Manager will work with the Connected Marketing team, drawing on their knowledge of social networks and online marketing to foster and grow enthusiastic end-user communities.
Responsibilities: •Moderate message boards and live chats •Write, edit and post content to blogs and web forums •Moderate activity within in-game online community features •Define, promote, and manage community events •Monitor the health of the online community • Represent the needs of the community to development, marketing and PR teams •Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all of THQ’s fighting games
Qualifications: •1-3 years experience working in community management, online journalism, or related field •Demonstrated professional writing skills •Thorough understanding of online viral and grassroots promotion techniques and strategies •Passion for and knowledge of fighting games •Working knowledge of online forum management tools and common web development tools
Preferences: •Bachelor´s degree •Experience with Content Management Systems •Experience creating video game screen shots, editing video and podcasts or similar media a plus •Write, edit and post content to blogs and web forums
