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Marketing Department

What does a Marketing Specialist do?
Learn about the role and responsibilities

Create campaigns for defined audiences about key aspects of the game using social media, reviews, adverts, online communities, dedicated game websites, sales platforms, and face-to-face events.

Possible Specialisms Include

  • Product Marketing Specialist: Explains the game’s hook, features, and positioning for players.
  • Community Manager: Builds and supports the player community across social platforms and Discord.
  • Social Media Specialist: Plans posts, runs campaigns, and grows an audience with short-form content.
  • Content Marketing Specialist: Creates blogs, videos, dev diaries, and behind-the-scenes features.
  • Social Media Manager: Manages social platforms and content strategy.
  • Event Marketing Specialist: Plans showcases, convention booths, demos, and launch events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and run marketing campaigns across social, email, web, and events
  • Research audiences, trends, and similar games to sharpen the game’s pitch
  • Create marketing content like posts, trailers, screenshots, and store page copy
  • Manage publishing calendars and keep messaging consistent across channels
  • Track performance and adjust strategies based on results
  • Support launch planning, including announcements, press outreach, and events

Did You Know?

Marketing teams often test different trailers, screenshots, and taglines to see what makes players click.

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