Hillside, NJ

At WizKids, we help connect people around the world through play and imagination. We work with some of the most recognizable gaming brands like D&D & Pathfinder, Marvel & DC producing products like HeroClix, D&D Icons of the Realms, D&D Nolzur’s Marvelous Miniatures, Pathfinder Deepcuts, Pathfinder Battles, Critical Role Miniatures, Warlock Tiles, our own line of board games & more! We continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection around the table. That is where you come in!

The Organized Play Associate will assist with the creation and execution of programs and marketing materials which promote WizKids’s gaming and events. This includes HeroClix, D&D Onslaught, Star Trek Into the Unknown, and board game organized play.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with team on creating and implementing tools for the Organized Play program.
  • Create/maintain tournament guidelines and rules.
  • Assemble tournament kits and components.
  • Design and implement prizing structures.
• Lead in management of key organized play initiatives and ongoing programs, working closely with product teams and logistics to improve outcomes.
• Develop tournament kits for use in retail locations.
• Communicate internally and externally about WizKids Organized Play, including aspects of the WizKids Information Network.
• Utilize inventory assets to bolster Organized Play.
• Maintain schedule of organized play releases and events.
• Organize and run game tournaments, including with domestic and international partners.
• Aid marketing team in promoting organized play program, events, and tournaments by communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify new organized play opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Position Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate through accurate spreadsheets explaining event needs.
• 2+ years of administrative experience preferred.
• Core hobby gaming knowledge preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organization and multitasking skills.
• Must be able to work on projects on multiple time-horizons at once.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong collaboration skills across the organization.
• Learns and adapts to file management best practices.
• Product knowledge preferred.

Additional Notes:

• Proximity to NJ or NC office preferred. Remote position, dependent on location (high-speed internet and office space conducive to remote calls required).
• The contractor is responsible for providing their own equipment (laptop) and software (MS Office).
• Corporate monthly travel may be required, including international travel (candidate must have valid passport).

About WizKids

WizKids, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NECA, is more than your typical game and collectable manufacturer – by utilizing many of the world’s leading licenses, WizKids has produced numerous award-winning games and successful products since its founding in 2000.

Want to work for an internationally recognized tabletop gaming company? WizKids could be the place just for you. We are always looking for awesome new talent and if you’re a hard-working, problem-solving team player, you’ll fit right in!

At WizKids, we all work together to get the job done. Our fast-paced environment keeps everyone in check and requires constant communication and coordination between all departments such as sales, logistics, graphic design, business development and product management. With endless opportunities, your imagination is your only limitation- and with a small company like WizKids, a great idea can be heard across the whole company.

We love fun and games but make sure we balance our business and pleasure. We pride ourselves on getting the job done while living our lives to the fullest. With flexible hours and schedules, WizKids will not let your career interfere your personal goals and responsibilities. At the end of the day your work does not go home with you.

You don’t have to be a gamer or comic book fanatic to join the WizKids Team but if you dream of working with some of the biggest gaming, film and comic book licenses out there on a global scale, apply for a position with us today!

We offer competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and the excitement of working in a creative organization. But the best part of working here is that we believe crafting products that bring hours of enjoyment to millions around the globe is an inherently cool way to earn a living.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.