Content Creator & Community Manager
GameTown – Covington, LA
About Us
GameTown is one of the fastest-growing trading card game and collectibles stores on the Northshore. We specialize in Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Gundam, Dragon Ball, and a wide variety of trading card games and collectibles. More than anything, we're focused on building a welcoming community where players, collectors, and families can come together.
We're looking for someone creative who can help tell that story through engaging content while helping us grow our online presence and bring more people through our doors.
Responsibilities
As our Content Creator & Community Manager, you'll be responsible for:
- Managing and growing GameTown's Instagram, Facebook, and Discord communities.
- Creating engaging photo and video content that reflects the GameTown brand.
- Capturing tournaments, trade nights, product launches, community events, and day-to-day moments inside the store.
- Editing short-form videos for Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and other social platforms.
- Posting consistently throughout the week.
- Responding to comments and messages when appropriate.
- Promoting upcoming events, new product releases, and store announcements.
- Brainstorming creative marketing campaigns and content ideas.
- Tracking content performance and identifying opportunities to increase engagement and customer growth.
- Working directly with ownership to continue building the GameTown brand and community.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience creating and managing social media content.
- Understands what performs well on Instagram and Facebook.
- Has strong photography and videography skills.
- Can edit engaging short-form videos.
- Is dependable, organized, and self-motivated.
- Enjoys interacting with customers and creating a positive community experience.
- Is comfortable working independently while collaborating with the owner on marketing ideas.
Preferred
- Experience with CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar editing software.
- Experience growing business social media accounts.
- Knowledge of Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, Gundam, Dragon Ball, or other trading card games.
- Experience photographing products or retail environments.
Compensation
Starting pay will be based on experience.
We're looking for someone who wants to grow alongside GameTown. As the business continues to expand, we're open to performance-based compensation tied to measurable milestones, including:
- Increased social media engagement
- Audience growth
- Customer acquisition
- Event attendance
- Overall impact on the business
If your work helps GameTown reach new levels, we want your compensation to grow alongside it.
Schedule
Flexible scheduling.
Some evenings and weekends are required to capture tournaments, trade nights, product launches, and special events.
Interview Process
Candidates selected for an interview will be invited to complete a short creative assessment at GameTown.
You'll have approximately 15–20 minutes to capture photo and video content inside the store. Afterward, you'll create a 30–60 second Instagram Reel showcasing GameTown, our community, an event, or our products.
This isn't meant to be a difficult test—we simply want to see your creativity, storytelling, filming style, and editing skills. Previous work or a portfolio is encouraged, but this exercise gives every candidate an equal opportunity to demonstrate what they can do.
How to Apply
Please include:
- Your resume
- Links to any social media accounts you've managed (if applicable)
- A portfolio or examples of your photo/video work (if available)
- A short paragraph explaining why you'd be a great fit for GameTown
If you're passionate about creating great content, building communities, and helping grow a local business, we'd love to hear from you
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Covington, LA 70433
