Player Experience & Community Manager
Ghost Story Games
| Company | Ghost Story Games |
| Category | Customer Support |
| Location | Massachusetts |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Who We Are:
Ghost Story Games is a self-publishing game development studio founded by Ken Levine (Creative Director of System Shock 2, Bioshock, and Bioshock Infinite) and former Irrational Games developers. The studio’s mission is to create narrative-driven experiences rooted in immersive world building and gameplay. The Challenge:
Community & Social Media:
Develop and execute strategy for owned social media and community channels
Develop player engagement strategies to foster a long-lasting community
Craft social media content, draft copy, and drive asset ideation and production
Monitor and respond to player inquiries
Content Creators:
Identify, build and maintain in-house relationships with content creators
Provide hands-on support and/or manage external resources to provide hands-on support for creators engaging with our game
Customer Service:
Build a customer service solution including onboarding and managing a BPO and customer service tool
Create and maintain a customer service run book that outlines protocols, roles, responsibilities, and escalation plans
Maintain an internal and external knowledge hub
Email marketing: Draft and distribute newsletter and bespoke marketing emails
Analytics & Reporting: Define and report on KPIs, report on player sentiment, and make recommendations for improving engagement for all areas of ownership
Campaign & Operational Support:
Assist with playtesting efforts including onboarding play testers, managing virtual and IRL technical set ups, and other operational needs as they arise
Collaborate with the broader marketing team on campaign planning, research, competitive analysis, and copywriting
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Take On:
You can use data to back up your recommendations
You’re ready to challenge conventional wisdom
You have deep familiarity with online and IRL gaming communities, especially for single player games and using indie developer communication styles
You understand audiences’ behaviors, creator and community motivations, and key industry platform algorithms
You have a basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
What You Bring:
5+ years experience in the video game community management role
Has shipped at least 2 games on PC and console in a community manager role
Strong written and verbal communication
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
The pay range for this position in Massachusetts at the start of employment is expected to be between $87,100 and $90,920 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. When Applying For This Position:
Please watch the following GDC talk given by Ken Levine: http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1020434/Narrative
Please be aware that Ghost Story does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Ghost Story also does no