Community and Events Lead (EMEA)

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities :

The Community & Events Lead EMEA is accountable for building and executing Razer’s Community and event strategy while developing a high-impact influencer and creator ecosystem across the EMEA territory. Reporting directly to the Senior Marketing Director, EMEA, this role manages a team of three and works cross-functionally with global Brand, Product, and Commercial teams to drive measurable brand awareness, community engagement, and business growth aligned with Razer’s premium gaming DNA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Influencer & Creator Marketing

• Build, manage, and continuously develop a tiered EMEA influencer and content creator pool spanning gaming, esports, lifestyle and tech verticals across YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter).

• Lead the Influencer Specialist in negotiating and managing influencer contracts, scoping deliverables, and ensuring brand-safe, on-brief content output.

• Define and execute influencer campaign strategies for product launches, seasonal moments, and always-on brand awareness initiatives; present performance data and ROI analyses to senior stakeholders on a quarterly basis.

• Develop an affiliate and seeding program that scales creator advocacy cost-effectively across priority EMEA markets.

• Actively identify emerging talent and cultural trends across gaming and pop-culture to maintain Razer’s relevance with its core audience.

Events Strategy & Execution

• Own the EMEA events calendar, managing end-to-end delivery of Razer-hosted flagship events, major third-party gaming expos (e.g., Gamescom, EGX, Paris Games Week…), esports tournaments, and partner activations.

• Define event objectives, KPIs, and success metrics in partnership with the Senior Marketing Director; deliver post-event performance reports with actionable insights.

• Oversee all event logistics including venue procurement, production, A/V, talent management, on-site staffing, and health & safety compliance.

• Develop and manage event budgets (typically €500K–€1.5M annually), ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and ROI accountability.

• Identify and negotiate partnership and sponsorship opportunities to maximize brand visibility and co-investment at key regional events.

• Lead the team’s Events Coordinator to ensure flawless on-the-ground execution for every activation, both online and offline.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Directly manage a team fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

• Set clear individual objectives aligned with departmental and business goals; conduct regular 1:1s, mid-year and annual performance reviews.

• Identify skills gaps and development opportunities; support team members in building careers within Razer’s Marketing organization.

• Champion diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety within the team and wider marketing function.

Agency, Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage external events agencies, creative production houses and influencer marketing platforms; own briefing, scoping, and quality assurance processes.

• Serve as the primary EMEA point of contact for global influencer and events initiatives, representing regional requirements in global planning cycles.

• Perform department administrative duties including budget, strategy, and budget reconciliation.

Pre-Requisites :

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant discipline such as Marketing, Communications, Events Management, Business, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in events, influencer marketing, or community management, ideally within the gaming, consumer technology, or entertainment sector.

• Proven track record managing large-scale B2C events (both online and offline) from concept through to post-event analysis.

• Demonstrated experience building and operating influencer programmes with measurable ROI

• Experience managing and developing a team of direct reporters.

• Experience managing agency relationships and multi-vendor project delivery.

• Budget management experience

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of the EMEA gaming landscape, esports ecosystem, and creator economy.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to run multiple concurrent workstreams to tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical mindset; able to translate data into clear insights and executive-level reporting.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English (mandatory); proficiency in a second EMEA language (French, German, Arabic, or similar) strongly preferred.

• Highly collaborative with a proven ability to influence and build relationships across geographies and functions without direct authority.

• Must be a gamer – authentic passion for gaming culture is essential.

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

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