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Full-Time

Associate User Acquisition Manager

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Zynga

Zynga

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops social games for mobile platforms

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid

Canada

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of experience managing mobile growth marketing campaigns.
  • Experience managing marketing campaigns with Facebook, Google, Apple, Paid Social and other ad networks and DSPs.
  • Experience in using advanced and privacy safe mobile measurement approaches such as SKADnetwork, Google Privacy Sandbox and Media Mix tools is a plus.
  • Blend of creativity and metrics-driven approach to problem solving.
  • Experience managing seven-figure marketing budgets.
  • Passion for mobile games is a must.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.
  • Passion for and experience with using emerging technologies.
  • Collaborative personality that thrives in a highly cross functional, cross-cultural environment.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, independent and highly dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
  • Create and manage new user acquisition, and retargeting campaigns on paid social (i.e. Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok) and ad network platforms (i.e. Unity, Applovin, Vungle)
  • Plan and execute optimization efforts across creative, geo, platform, and channel to maximize returns and scale products and deliver performance at scale.
  • Conduct industry research and present actionable findings
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
  • Support the creative direction of our advertising asset needs to ensure top performance

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and easy to play, often featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep players engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and accessible entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and revenue from advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes. The goal of Zynga is to create enjoyable gaming experiences that foster community and connection among players.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zynga's collaboration with high-profile brands like Lamborghini and BBC Earth can lead to exclusive content and increased user engagement.
  • The release of new games like Star Wars: Hunters and branded tournaments with LIV Golf demonstrate Zynga's ongoing innovation and ability to capture diverse gaming audiences.
  • Zynga's strategic partnerships with educational and social initiatives like Girls Who Code enhance its corporate social responsibility profile, making it an attractive employer.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive mobile gaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
  • Dependence on the freemium model means revenue is heavily reliant on in-game purchases, which can be unpredictable.

What makes Zynga unique

  • Zynga's focus on social elements within its games enhances user engagement and retention, setting it apart from competitors who may not prioritize social interaction.
  • The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a large user base by offering free-to-play games with optional in-game purchases, providing a flexible revenue stream.
  • Strategic partnerships with high-profile brands like Lamborghini and BBC Earth expand Zynga's reach and offer unique content, differentiating it from other mobile game developers.

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging