Play Content Manager

What You'll Do Lead the content calendar and publishing roadmap for Play content across Magic.gg and supporting channels. Develop and publish content that highlights players, communities, events, and play experiences across Magic's competitive and in-store play programs. Manage editorial content including event guides, decklists, feature stories, community spotlights, tournament coverage, event recaps, and other player-facing communications. Produce and edit short-form video and social content using event, livestream, and other assets. Identify compelling stories, moments, and achievements that can be transformed into engaging editorial, video, and social content. Partner with event, tournament operations, and communications to support content before, during, and after live events. Manage freelance writers and other external contributors. Provide editorial direction and ensure content meets quality, accuracy, and brand standards. Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to deliver engaging player-facing content. Use audience insights and performance metrics to continuously improve content impact and engagement. What You'll Bring 4+ years of experience in content management, editorial, journalism, digital content production creative development, or a related field. Strong understanding of Magic: The Gathering, including organized play, community play experiences, and the broader player community. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 8–10 times per year and usually on weekends. Outstanding writing, editing, storytelling, and communication skills. Experience crafting, editing, or producing written, visual, or video content for digital audiences, including short-form video content. Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, contributors, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, up to and including hour-by-hour or even minute-by-minute deadlines. Experience working with content management systems, digital publishing tools, and content performance metrics. Experience working with freelancers, creators, agencies, vendors, or external contributors. Experience with live events, gaming, esports, entertainment, or community-focused programs is a plus. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator. #WIZARDS The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package. Pay Range $105,600 — $158,400 USD Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include: Health & Wellness Time Off to Recharge Financial Well-being Life & Family Support Volunteer and Community Initiatives Learning & Development Exclusive Perks Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.