Contract Player Support Agent

About Skillz:

Skillz is driving the future of entertainment by accelerating the convergence of sports, video games and media for a booming mobile-first audience worldwide. The company’s platform empowers mobile game developers and players with access to fun and fair competition for real prizes, shifting the paradigm to make esports accessible to anyone, anywhere.

Skillz helps developers build multi-million dollar game franchises by turning content into competitive social gaming properties for the world’s 2.6 billion gamers. The company has already worked with 20,000 game developers, leveraging its patented technology to host billions of casual esports tournaments for 30 million players worldwide.

Last year, Skillz was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and CNBC Disruptor 50 (for the second time). In 2018, Skillz was listed as one of Forbes’ Next Billion-Dollar Startups and Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Brilliant Companies. In 2017, Inc. Magazine ranked Skillz the No. 1 fastest-growing private company in America.

The company is backed by leading venture capitalists, media companies, and professional sports luminaries, ranging from Liberty Global, Accomplice, Wildcat Capital, Telstra Ventures, and a founder of Great Hill Partners to the owners of the New England Patriots, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Mets, and Sacramento Kings.

Who we’re looking for:

Do you love making players happy? Is player satisfaction just like breathing for you? Does growing a business sound like a great way to spend your time? Do you like testing apps and playing games as part of your job? Then we want to talk to you.

The Skillz Player Support team is looking for a Support Representative to work with our users to maximize player engagement, retention, and satisfaction. You’ll play a key role in broadening and deepening the company’s relationship with our players. Responsibilities will include:

- Handling player inquiries and issues directly from our player

- Handling escalated issues from outsourced support agents

- Revising and building player facing support templates, FAQ’s and other materials

- Identifying and reporting player trends and issues to other areas of the business

- Maximizing player retention

- Completing ad hoc projects to support the Player Support team

- Contributing strategically to the growth and direction of Skillz products and services

- Executing in a fast-paced, team environment

Requirements:

- 1+ years of customer service experience at a venture-funded start-up in any of the following industries: mobile technology, social media, gaming, or advertising

- Experience working with helpdesk ticketing systems; familiarity with Zendesk is a plus

- Ability to communicate effectively both internally and to players and match tone accordingly

- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management

- Mature and self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude

- Capacity to operate effectively in a fast growth startup environment

- Progressive, consistent work history and excellent references

- Willingness to work weekends if needed

- Detail oriented, interested in games, with a competitive spirit

- Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines

Please note that this position will start as a 12 month contract.

We are hiring for three shifts: 6 am - 2:30 pm, 2 pm - 10:30 pm or 10:30pm - 6:00am (Overnight).

Due to COVID, this opening is currently remote and eligible to anyone in the Las Vegas area. Attendance in office will be required in 2021 (or when safe to do so).

Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply here:https://www.skillz.com/careers-list/?ghjid=2345624

Overnight shift:https://www.skillz.com/careers-list/?ghjid=2353582

Check out other Skillz opportunities here:https://www.skillz.com/careers-list/