Marketing Associate

About the role Ares Interactive is looking for a Marketing Associate to join our growing publishing and marketing team. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who is passionate about games and eager to build a long-term career in the gaming industry. This role is intentionally broad. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of game marketing including brand marketing, social media, community management, live operations marketing, customer support, campaign execution, and player communications. You’ll report to the Head of Product Marketing and work closely with experienced team members across publishing, product marketing, community, and live ops while helping support our growing portfolio of live-service games. We’re looking for someone who is curious, organized, collaborative, adaptable, and excited to learn. What you’ll do Support marketing campaigns and live‑service initiatives across multiple games Assist with social media planning, publishing, and community engagement Help create and coordinate marketing assets, copy, and promotional materials Support player communications including release notes, blogs, and announcements Assist with community management across Discord and social platforms Help monitor player sentiment, community feedback, and competitor activity Provide vacation coverage and operational support for Community Managers when needed Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including Product Marketing, User Acquisition, Customer Support, Live Ops, and Development Support customer support escalation tracking and player issue communication Assist with influencer, creator, and platform‑related initiatives Help maintain marketing calendars, trackers, reports, and campaign documentation Participate in QA/testing support for marketing beats and live events Requirements & Background Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or related field Passion for video games and gaming culture Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail Comfortable learning new tools and workflows quickly Familiarity with major social platforms including TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Discord, and Reddit Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment Collaborative mindset with a willingness to jump into different types of work Nice to Have Experience running personal social channels, student projects, gaming communities, or internships is a plus Experience creating social or video content Familiarity with Canva, Photoshop, Premiere, GenAI/LLM or similar tools Knowledge of mobile/live‑service games Experience using tools such as Discord, Google Workspace, or project management tools Perks & Benefits Flexible time off policy with unlimited PTO Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401K/RRSP

Remote‑friendly with support for home office set up Company Holidays including office closure between Christmas and New Year Collaborative, data‑driven, and fun culture where your work makes an impact Ares Interactive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ares Interactive, Inc.