Marketing Specialist

About the Role

Pixel Games Studio is the game development branch of Boundless Gamers, a non-profit charity in the gaming community. Our mission is to create games that spread awareness of mental health and highlight the positive impact gaming can have.

This is a volunteer remote role for a Marketing Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, securing, and managing corporate partnerships and brand integrations.
• Planning and executing sponsorship campaigns that provide high-visibility product placements within our game.
• Conducting market research and brand prospecting to identify corporate sponsors and partners within the gaming, tech, food, and other industries.
• Cold calling and emailing to identify and engage the right decision-makers at target brands, focusing on pitching the initial concept of high-visibility, in-game product placements.
• Writing and editing sponsorship decks, pitch letters, and partnership proposals.
• Tracking and reporting on sponsorship ROI, brand impressions, and campaign engagement.
• Creating marketing materials that show sponsors the value of their partnership with our non-profit.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Google Workspace.
• Tools used to track outreach and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, brand management, or corporate sponsorship acquisition.
• Prior experience in nonprofit is a major plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for pitching to brands.
• Ideally previous experience in business development or account management.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn game development concepts into compelling, professional "sales" language for corporate executives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Previous experience in marketing or volunteer roles is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field is preferred, but proven experience in securing partnerships is key.

Work Style

• Remote positions with the flexibility to work during your spare free time.
• Flexible schedule accommodation.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in executing professional product placements and brand integrations within a live game development environment.
• Hands-on experience contributing to a video game currently in development.
• High-level marketing projects to add to your professional portfolio and resume.
• Connections with creatives, brand managers, and video game developers.
• An opportunity to make a positive difference by securing funding and partnerships for our charitable mission.