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.

Fluency in

English (written and spoken) is essential.

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.