Community manager

Community Manager (Southeast Asia Market): Side International Japan is looking for a Community Manager who is passionate about digital communities and has a strong understanding of social media trends across the Southeast Asia market. If you are a native English speaker and proficiency in Traditional Chinese and/or Simplified Chinese is a plus, and you have a solid understanding of what drives engagement in online communities, especially within the gaming industry, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will serve as a bridge between our game publisher clients and their players, monitoring online conversations, identifying emerging trends, and managing community content across various digital platforms.

What You'll Do

Community Platform Management (Discord & Social Media)

• Monitor and manage online community platforms designated by the company.
• Foster community engagement by encouraging discussions, answering questions, and enforcing community guidelines. Announcements & Updates
• Publish product updates, event information, and company news across community platforms.
• Manage content calendars and maintain consistent posting schedules. Feedback Collection & Reporting
• Gather, analyze, and summarize community feedback, and escalate relevant insights to internal teams and clients.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations to improve global community operations and engagement strategies. Event & Campaign Execution
• Plan and execute community engagement initiatives such as AMAs, contests, giveaways, and other promotional campaigns. Brand Voice & Crisis Management
• Maintain a consistent brand voice that aligns with company values and client expectations.
• Follow established crisis communication guidelines when addressing sensitive issues. Community Analytics
• Monitor user behavior and engagement metrics.
• Prepare and deliver periodic reports on community performance and user activity.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Business-level English proficiency (Japanese language skills are not required).
• Proficiency in Traditional Chinese and/or Simplified Chinese. - 6 to 12 months of experience in social media or community management, including platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and others.
• Experience engaging with gaming communities, either professionally or as an active community member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret community trends and engagement metrics.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A passion for gaming and social media is highly desirable.
• Must currently reside in Japan and hold a valid work visa.

Benefits

Benefits Collaborating with people creating innovative interactive entertainment. Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. Video games focused environment. Contract Employee *Permanent employee promotion is available. Trial period: 3 months / No change in conditions. Up to 50,000-yen reimbursement or train pass.