Social Media Specialist / Community Manager - India

Onsite | Viman Nagar, Pune

About WPT Global

Since WPT’s inaugural high-stakes televised poker games in 2003, the brand has symbolised poker prominence. Transitioning from its renowned live events, WPT Global currently pioneers an avant-garde online platform.Our brigade comprises Silicon Valley stalwarts, data virtuosos, gaming connoisseurs, and many more. Our mission? Crafting a poker game that’s as exhilarating to spectate as it is to play, regardless of one's expertise.

The Role

As our Social Media Specialist / Community Manager – India, you'll bring the energy and excitement of poker to life through captivating video content and community engagement across platforms. You’ll play a pivotal role in growing our Indian player base by creating, editing, and distributing thumb-stopping videos and relatable content that speaks to poker enthusiasts across the country.

Your role will require a blend of creative storytelling, sharp video editing skills, and a deep-rooted understanding of poker culture and terminology. You'll interact directly with the poker community, promote our offerings, and support a thriving online player base.

This role is onsite in Viman Nagar, Pune. Candidates must be able to work in person at our Pune office.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable passion for poker with a sound understanding of Texas Hold’em, poker lingo, and player dynamics.
• Proven experience managing social media platforms and editing social-first video content.
• Strong grasp of Indian digital culture, online poker communities, and content formats that resonate.
• Experience with tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, or similar.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Creative flair, meme sensibility, and the courage to take bold swings with content.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and publish high-quality short-form video content for platforms like Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), TikTok, and others.
• Collaborate with content creators, streamers, and internal teams to develop and distribute engaging poker-related content.
• Monitor, moderate, and actively participate in player discussions across social platforms and community channels (including Discord, Telegram,etc.).
• Create and manage campaign calendars tailored to the Indian poker market.
• Engage with the online poker community by replying to comments, gathering feedback, and flagging community sentiment.
• Track content performance metrics, prepare reports, and suggest optimisations based on data.
• Stay up-to-date with Indian social trends, memes, and viral formats, adapting them for poker-specific storytelling.
• Act as a cultural bridge, making sure global content is localised effectively for Indian audiences.