> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1176917-activation-specialist-social](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1176917-activation-specialist-social). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Activation Specialist (Social) - **Company:** Blizzard Entertainment - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Google AdWords, Data Files, Performance Monitor, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f52f2105a15da637 ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a team player, and eager to deepen their expertise in paid advertising. If you have a passion for gaming and enjoy a high-growth, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!, * Previous experience activating Paid Social performance campaigns as a minimum, ideally for a regional or global account * Experience optimizing towards KPIs such as ROAS, CPA, CAC, efficient reach, views, and brand lift required * Ability to become productive quickly and contribute effectively in a contract-based role with defined project timelines and deliverables * Highly self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment * Strong Excel and analytical skills; able to extract actionable insights from complex data sets and make clear strategic recommendations * Strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented mindset * Capable of managing multiple projects with competing deadlines * Comfortable owning and managing large budgets/investment levels * Flexibility to support occasional early evening work during peak campaign periods Extra Points * Certification in paid media platforms such as Meta, Reddit, TikTok, Google Ads, Snap * Passionate gamer with knowledge of Blizzard games, products, and services We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. ## Description Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an Activation Specialist (Social) for a temporary 6-month contract supporting the Paid Media team at our Soho office in London. This role will report to the Associate Director, Growth Marketing and help drive the execution, reporting, and optimization of Blizzard's Paid Social campaigns during an upcoming period of increased campaign activity. The paid social channels will include Meta, Reddit, TikTok, and Snap., Over the course of this 6-month contract, the Activation Specialist will be expected to: * Work alongside strategy, operations, and other activation team members to successfully plan, build, and launch upcoming paid campaigns across social platforms such as Meta, Reddit, TikTok, and Snap * Execute campaign trafficking, QA, and ad operations workflows with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness, including launching new assets and copy, generating screenshots and QA'ing live links for adherence to safe zones * Work cross-functionally to brief, review, and launch new assets and copy * Leverage dashboards and other available reporting tools to monitor daily pacing and evaluate the performance of active campaigns * Make regular data-driven optimizations to improve performance against KPIs such as ROAS, CPA, CAC, efficient reach, views, and brand lift * Prepare and present weekly performance reporting to Associate Director, sharing performance trends, key insights, and strategic recommendations that drive measurable business impact * Uncover and pitch ongoing opportunities for testing and innovation * Own financial tracking across assigned campaigns and support accurate vendor billing and payments ## Related Videos - [Winning talents through play - Corporate Gaming with AKEYI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1062-winning-talents-through-play-corporate-gaming-with-akeyi) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) ## Related Articles - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [WWC24 Talk - Brenda Romero - Stay: Surviving and Thriving in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/467-wwc24-talk-brenda-romero-stay-surviving-and-thriving-in-tech) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine)