At Evolve, we’re committed to not sucking. If you’re someone who’s also interested in not sucking, and who has hobbies like… oh, playing video games, reading about the games industry, promoting video games, trying to understand why games still cost $60, etc., you might be interested in working for us!

Why work at Evolve?

Just because! Oh fine, you need more real reasons. How about…

• Work from anywhere—home, the beach or even an alley. If your alley has internet.
• Flexible work hours and a 35-hour work week. Focus on the “life” part of “work-life balance.”
• Health and dental benefits.
• Be part of an agency with an exceptional reputation, aiming to break free from traditional game marketing in creative and exciting ways.
• Liberal vacation time: 3 weeks (15 biz days) minimum, plus Evolve Fridays: the second Friday of every month is a day off to enjoy time with friends, family, yourself… whatever!
• Work on a wide range of games, from AAA blockbusters to underdog indies.
• Educational allowance so you can get better at… well, whatever you’re doing.
• Enjoy working on a small team, wearing various hats. No funny hats, though. Oh, who am I kidding? Wear whatever hat you want, you weirdo.
• Pants optional.
• We <3 diversity. If you’re holding back from applying because of your gender, background, or anything else… please fight through the discomfort and apply! 

Open Positions

• Research/Data Coordinator – Contract

Research/Data Coordinator – Contract

Description

Are you an aspiring data analyst, or do your friends cheekily refer to you as a “spreadsheet nerd”? You may be a good fit for this contract position for an entry-level Research Coordinator position on the Evolve Insights team.

You’ll support our other teams at Evolve to gather and enter data, contribute to analysis of game-industry trends, and conduct research projects for clients and internal purposes. 

This is a three-month contract position, open to applicants in Canada only. It is a full-time position with an expected 35 hours per week.

Duties

• Track coverage of clients and their games through searches of online media, social networks, and streaming platforms
• Compile coverage lists and analyze coverage for sentiment, key topics
• Enter data into internal tools and documents
• Conduct data analysis and produce graphs/data visualizations using Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
• Produce reports, highlighting top coverage and trends for client and product campaigns
• Participate in daily or weekly online meetings
• Assist Evolve PR, Community, and Originals teams with other research-related tasks, as needed

Requirements

• Passionate about games and the video game industry
• Well versed in Microsoft or Google suites, specifically Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, and PowerPoint/Slides – in particular, you are able to work with spreadsheet formulas, and maybe even macros/scripts
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Resident of Canada, able to work legally
• Available during North American workday (~9am to 5pm)
• Reliable PC and internet connection

Nice to Have

• Statistics or data-analysis background
• Strong knowledge of video game media outlets, streaming, and other content creators
• Familiarity with Boolean search terms/tools
• Familiarity with social media measurement and performance metrics

Ready to apply?

Send your resume/CV, salary expectations, and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a good fit for this gig to [email protected], citing the Research Coordinator position.