Upper Deck Human Resources
Organized Play Specialist
Upper Deck Human Resources, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
Carlsbad, 5830 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, United States of America
Req #599Wednesday, June 5, 2024SUMMARY :The Organized Play Specialist provides a key role in Upper Deck’s communications with our fan base and end-user through a variety of channels including social media, message boards, industry publications, gaming sites, hobby events and OP tournaments. This position will coordinate with the entertainment and marketing teams to create an annual OP calendar, track all OP-related expenditures, organize all tournament logistics, coordinate registrations and manage all aspects of the OP database - including building and managing a volunteer pool for key OP events such as Gen Con.In addition to OP duties, the Organized Play Specialist will have specific product development responsibilities that include the creation, assembly, shipping and distribution of Upper Deck’s OP Kits to distributors and hobby shops. The position will also assist with hobby marketing such as product and event advertisements, web banners, editorial and any co-op programs that involve entertainment products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDeveloping and implementing polices, rules, and procedures for organized play events and tournamentsDevelop a volunteer staff for use at shows across North AmericaWork with entertainment team to develop and manage store-level organized play programsPromote OP events and programs through all available channelsOversee the creation, assembly and distribution of OP Kits to distributors and shopsOrganically grow OP programsAnalyzing OP participation numbers and trends in order to improve the OP programManage ranking systems for players participating in the OP programHandle player suspensions, disqualifications, and investigations concerning player misconductTrack all OP-related expendituresAttend events as a UD representativeAct as an event judge as neededCommunicate with players, judges, tournament organizers, and the community about the programMonitor relevant boards, discussion forums, and other social media channelsCollaborate with marketing, product development, and other teams to align OP with business goalsManage entertainment-related hobby co-op programsProvide new entertainment product information to UD authorized dealers on a regular basisWork with marketing and entertainment team to generate ideas for and executing contests and promotionsINTERACTION
The OP Specialist will interact cross-departmentally to create and develop programs and materials for OP related events. They will also be responsible for growing the Upper Deck consumer/fan base by interacting daily through forums and all social media outlets.This position will be considered as an ambassador between Upper Deck and our consumer/player base. Direct face time with stores and consumers through store level events or major conventions will play an important role.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESWill assist with the supervision of onsite judges and volunteer staff at OP eventsEDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
2+ years professional experienceOrganized Play knowledge and experienceJOB REQUIREMENTSKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work with cross functional teamsWork with Marketing and Brand team to come up with new activations for our player baseStrong knowledge of pop culture art and artists from the comic, movie, television and gaming fieldsPositive ties to social media environments and various related message boardsAbility to provide and accept feedback and maintain relationships with thousands of Upper Deck consumersAbility to travelTrading card experience is preferredGaming experience (TCG, Board, Video) is preferredPC and/or MAC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, file sharing and familiarity with the internetGame development and Organized Play knowledge is a plusWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.Carlsbad, 5830 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, United States of America
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Req #599Wednesday, June 5, 2024SUMMARY :The Organized Play Specialist provides a key role in Upper Deck’s communications with our fan base and end-user through a variety of channels including social media, message boards, industry publications, gaming sites, hobby events and OP tournaments. This position will coordinate with the entertainment and marketing teams to create an annual OP calendar, track all OP-related expenditures, organize all tournament logistics, coordinate registrations and manage all aspects of the OP database - including building and managing a volunteer pool for key OP events such as Gen Con.In addition to OP duties, the Organized Play Specialist will have specific product development responsibilities that include the creation, assembly, shipping and distribution of Upper Deck’s OP Kits to distributors and hobby shops. The position will also assist with hobby marketing such as product and event advertisements, web banners, editorial and any co-op programs that involve entertainment products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDeveloping and implementing polices, rules, and procedures for organized play events and tournamentsDevelop a volunteer staff for use at shows across North AmericaWork with entertainment team to develop and manage store-level organized play programsPromote OP events and programs through all available channelsOversee the creation, assembly and distribution of OP Kits to distributors and shopsOrganically grow OP programsAnalyzing OP participation numbers and trends in order to improve the OP programManage ranking systems for players participating in the OP programHandle player suspensions, disqualifications, and investigations concerning player misconductTrack all OP-related expendituresAttend events as a UD representativeAct as an event judge as neededCommunicate with players, judges, tournament organizers, and the community about the programMonitor relevant boards, discussion forums, and other social media channelsCollaborate with marketing, product development, and other teams to align OP with business goalsManage entertainment-related hobby co-op programsProvide new entertainment product information to UD authorized dealers on a regular basisWork with marketing and entertainment team to generate ideas for and executing contests and promotionsINTERACTION
The OP Specialist will interact cross-departmentally to create and develop programs and materials for OP related events. They will also be responsible for growing the Upper Deck consumer/fan base by interacting daily through forums and all social media outlets.This position will be considered as an ambassador between Upper Deck and our consumer/player base. Direct face time with stores and consumers through store level events or major conventions will play an important role.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESWill assist with the supervision of onsite judges and volunteer staff at OP eventsEDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
2+ years professional experienceOrganized Play knowledge and experienceJOB REQUIREMENTSKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work with cross functional teamsWork with Marketing and Brand team to come up with new activations for our player baseStrong knowledge of pop culture art and artists from the comic, movie, television and gaming fieldsPositive ties to social media environments and various related message boardsAbility to provide and accept feedback and maintain relationships with thousands of Upper Deck consumersAbility to travelTrading card experience is preferredGaming experience (TCG, Board, Video) is preferredPC and/or MAC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, file sharing and familiarity with the internetGame development and Organized Play knowledge is a plusWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.Carlsbad, 5830 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California, United States of America
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