Community Manager (remote)

What are you working on?

• Genres: Casual, Action
• Platforms: VR

HyperVR Games is a VR gaming studio and publisher, founded in 2021.

We develop games in the casual simulator genre, offering a high-quality immersive experience for a wide audience.

We are one of the top developers and publishers on the market.

Our goal is to continue growing as a developer and publisher, bringing on more talent together, expanding our ecosystem, and strengthening our presence in the niche, ultimately becoming a leading VR player.

Our in-house game “Shave & Stuff” was awarded a “Best in Play” title by the Game Developers Conference 2023 and was released on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam.

And do not miss our latest title "Shop & Stuff" to enjoy while playing!

We are looking for a  Community Manager to grow and engage our VR gaming communities across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for building an active player base, shaping communication strategy, and turning community insights into actionable product feedback.

If you are passionate about gaming, enjoy a pro-active startup vibe, are always on the lookout for generating and trying out new crazy ideas - let's have a chat!

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Grow, engage, and manage the community around our VR gaming projects.

• Own and operate all social media channels (Discord, Reddit, X/Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others).

• Develop and execute a social media and community strategy, including a flexible content calendar.

• Create, curate, and publish engaging content together with the marketing and development teams (posts, visuals, videos, guides, streams, tutorials).

• Monitor community sentiment, collect feedback, and communicate insights to product and development teams.

• Track, analyze, and report on key community and social media metrics; propose data-driven improvements.

• Stay up to date with gaming trends, internet culture, memes, and platform-specific formats.

• Organize and support community events, activations, and live engagements.

• Manage game ratings and review channels, ensuring active reputation tracking and response handling.

• Support and grow influencer / creator programs to increase reach and engagement.

• Continuously evaluate performance metrics and iterate on community strategies based on results.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• 2+ years of experience in social media management and community building within the gaming industry.

• Hands-on experience with community platforms such as Discord, Reddit, X (Twitter), YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.

• Strong understanding of internet culture, gaming trends, and ability to adapt them into content strategy.

• Experience with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Hootsuite, Sprout Social or similar) for tracking and reporting performance.

• Experience in crisis communication and PR-sensitive situations.

• Proven portfolio demonstrating community management experience and results.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Nice to have:

• Comfort appearing on camera for livestreams or video content.

• Experience working with influencers or creator programs.

• Familiarity with VR gaming and immersive technologies.

• Basic knowledge of SEO principles.

• Basic design or video editing skills.

• Understanding of creator economy, influencer motivation, and gaming content ecosystems.

• Awareness of cultural nuances, especially in North American gaming audiences.

What is important for us in a person?

• Ability to clearly express ideas and give/receive constructive feedback.

• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to identify engaging development moments and turn them into shareable content.

• Genuine passion for gaming and active participation in gaming communities.

• Ability to work independently and in a remote team environment.

• Strong prioritisation and task evaluation skills.

• Good time management, including estimation and deadline tracking.

• Ability to clearly define tasks and communicate actionable feedback to artists, designers, and other team members.

• Strong ability to summarise and structure information effectively.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Opportunity to work on high-performing projects and bring your vision into new titles;

• Paid vacations: 20 working days per year (according to the labor legislation of Latvia);

• Company events and team-building activities.