Job Description:
Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Merchandising Manager to develop and scale new editorial programs for the Meta Quest Store. You have a strategic and creative mindset tuned to merchandising immersive content and building a world-class store experience. You should have a strong background in program management, editorial, and content curation, with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
• Support ideation, development, and execution of new editorial programs and inventory to meet shifting goals and priorities
• Ensure accurate tracking of program calendars, plus campaign metrics and health through proprietary dashboards and tooling
• Work with cross-functional partners to support promotional strategy for games and app content, seasonal events, and cultural beats
• Craft engaging user-focused copy for editorial programs and initiatives, including promotional materials, emails, notifications, and merchandising platforms
• Perform curation and scheduling functions for immersive content, including games, apps, and entertainment
• Use a combination of editorial insights, as well as data and analytics, to inform content curation, scheduling strategy, and program ideation
• Support real-time programming changes to refresh and/or adjust content quickly to ensure priority content discovery
• Triage systems and communication issues and problem-solving with cross-functional stakeholders
Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, etc.
Education/Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Journalism or English concentration, but other degrees/educational background, plus relevant work experience, will be considered
•An understanding and deep appreciation of entertainment trends, technology, and video game culture
•Extensive experience with immersive technology, app store marketplaces, and other platforms
•Experience with proprietary tooling, CRM, Photoshop, email marketing strategies, and related systems
This is the pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position $40.43/hour - $51.35/hour
Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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