For those wanting to get their front wheel in the door at Zwift, the online training and racing platform is hiring an In-Game Event Coordinator – to be based at its headquarters in Long Beach, California.
Launched from the sunny beaches of Long Beach, CA, with offices in NYC and London, the Zwift community is active in 195 countries and growing. Full details about the role, and how to apply can be found online.
Zwift is looking for an Events Coordinator to help Zwift Cycling:
- Lead on planning, implementation and execution of cycling in game events, including all partner programs, Zwift fondo series, charity initiatives, special rides with pro athletes, regular workout series, etc.
- Consult with Growth Marketing Managers on in-game event strategy for pillar programs, including Tour de Zwift, Tour of Watopia, Zwift Academy, etc.
- Liaise with Growth Marketing Team and Business Team to ensure that proper in-game assets for each event are received, checked in, and delivered against, e.g. in-game kits, bikes, arches, etc.
- Be the voice of the customer within Zwift, advocating for what would provide the best possible in-game event experience.
- Oversee scheduling, promotion and execution, and work with Zwift Game & Data teams to measure KPIs from special and recurring events in order to benchmark and assess the success of each initiative.
- Collaborate with internal teams to bring in-game events to life, including growth marketing, creative studio, game, product, business, media, analytics, etc., in order to ensure brand consistency across all events and programs.
- Ride Zwift and understand the game. Join group rides, races, fondos and tours. Listen to the community to understand how feedback can be used to influence future events.
Qualifications/requirements
- Passion for cycling and/or an understanding of Zwift and how it works.
- 1-2 years’ experience of planning or activating events, working with multiple teams and organizing for on time and on strategy delivery.
- A keen interest in the wellness sector with knowledge of the cycling industry, media and consumer landscape.
- Can do attitude. ‘Willing to roll up your sleeves and take on any project big or small.’
