Hello, Runners. My name is Tamijo and I’m coming to you today as the Null Signal Games Recruitment Team Lead to let you know about our new recruitment drive! You may remember our previous recruitment drive from the tail end of last year – that drive was successful in many areas, and our organization has grown massively because of it. However, there’s still tonnes of work to be done, and many new roles have opened up in the meantime.
Below you will find all of the roles we are currently advertising for. If you are reading this far in the future, please check out our recruitment portal for the latest information on all of our positions.
Please note: these positions are unpaid. You can and should expect to learn and practice new skills, but Null Signal Games is an all-volunteer organization.
Please note that Null Signal Games primarily communicates through an internal Discord server. The ability to access Discord is necessary for all roles.
Community
Web Content Editor
The Community team is expanding the editing team for nullsignal.games to proactively plan and create high-quality content. As a Web Content Editor, you will be central to that strategy. You will identify potential articles, develop article pitches and coverage ideas, work with writers to ensure that writing is high-quality and adherent to the Null Signal Games style guide, and publish articles on our WordPress site. You will also have the opportunity to write articles yourself if you are so inclined. You will also edit and update the static content on the Null Signal Games website. While you will collaborate closely with the Lead Editor and writers from teams across Null Signal Games, you will operate with a large degree of autonomy. This is a job with publishing power, so it comes with a degree of responsibility: the articles you publish are part of Null Signal Games’ face to the world, and your creativity and insight will help keep Netrunner fans around the world engaged with Null Signal Games.
Applications will remain open until this role is filled.
Duties
- Work with article writers to write and edit articles.
- Develop article ideas.
- Work on keeping the NSG website updated.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- Develop and source pitches for ‘magazine-style’ content–strategy articles, community spotlights, thematic exploration etc. Pitch meetings are monthly, so you’ll have a chance to contribute immediately!
- Assist with the week-to-week tasks of the Editing team, preparing announcements and updates from other teams for publication.
Must-have skills
- Strong written communication skills in English.
- Editing skills: you should not only be able to copy-edit for typos, but also understand when to make bold structural edits to a piece.
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Ability to operate with a large degree of autonomy.
- Ability to act professionally as an editor and publisher – can we “give you the keys” to nullsignal.games and trust you to make decisions that reflect Null Signal Games well?).
Preferred skills
(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role)
- Familiarity with WordPress.
- Familiarity with graphics software (e.g. Can you crop and resize an image? Can you make a vector image?).
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
- Other multimedia familiarity.
Workload
You will be expected to work between 2 to 5 hours per week depending on activity, with weekly team check-ins. As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Web Content Editor, click here.
Social Media Manager
As Social Media Manager, it will be your job to interact directly with the community through the Null Signal Games accounts on multiple social media sites both through creating excitement for events as well as responding to comments and questions on those pages. You will be working with the other Social Media Managers as well as the Community Team Lead and other Team Leads to make announcements and share news to the players and people outside of the organization.
Applications will remain open until the role is filled and we will be recruiting 2 Social Media Managers.
Duties
- Make announcements on behalf of other NSG teams
- Publicize blog posts on all our social media
- Create hype and excitement for NSG events and releases on our social accounts
- Respond to queries from players and people curious about the game
- Relay queries and issues to the appropriate NSG team, and relay back the reply
- Share and amplify positive coverage of Netrunner and NSG
- Share and amplify noteworthy community events, content, and other endeavors
- Share and amplify non-Netrunner related news that align with NSG’s ethos and values
- Maintain follower engagement and build community by posting other fun/interesting Netrunner-adjacent content (such as the post below)
Must-have skills
- Excellent written communication skills in English for social media copywriting.
- Ability to engage with community members of social media in a professional, calm, and constructive manner.
- Good judgement, a sense of responsibility, and worthy of being trusted with being the public face of NSG.
- Ability to receive delegated access to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, i.e. must have an account of your own to delegate access to (required – must have an account of your own to delegate access to)
- Conduct all communications in line with the NSG Code of Conduct and in accordance with our ethos and brand image, and moderate comments and responses to our posts to remove any instances of hateful or offensive speech.
Preferred skills
(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role.)
- History of participation in the Netrunner community
- Technical familiarity with Facebook, Meta Business Suite, Twitter, IG, and Mastodon, in particular their page management, moderation, and scheduling tools (can be learned on the job)
- Familiarity with basic social media management and digital marketing principles, e.g. how to boost engagement and increase reach, how to understand analytics (can be learned on the job)
- Knowledge of other languages in addition to English (nice to have, would be a big plus)
- Note: Be sure to mention your time zone – the ability to cover a time zone our team does not currently cover, or to double-cover our busiest time period, is a plus
- Familiarity with TikTok (nice to have)
- Graphic design and video editing skills, e.g. to crop a piece of art for a post or make graphics (like the one in the post below) are a plus
Workload
You will be expected to work between 1 to 5 hours a week depending on activity, with weekly team check-ins to discuss the work. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Social Media Manager, click here.
Marketing
Convention Coordinator
In the role of Convention Coordinator, it will be your job to organize the NSG presence at conventions and other events. You will be working closely with the advertising coordinator, as well as Social Media and Community teams to promote events and you will be reporting to the Marketing and Engagement Leads. Beyond members of NSG, you will also have contact with volunteers and community representatives at events in addition to forming relationships with event organizers to ensure the staffing runs smoothly.
Applications will remain open until the role is filled.
Duties
- Organize, book, and oversee convention attendance for NSG across the world. Including but not limited to PAX West, PAX East, PAX Aus, PAX Unplugged, Gencon, Spiel Essen, UKGE, and SHUX.
- Working with community members to support their attendance at smaller conventions.
- Create an “exhibitor pack” for our attendances.
- Strategize campaigns alongside the Advertising Coordinator.
- Arrange and manage staffing at conventions, booking tickets or passes for them, as well as travel and accommodation when relevant.
- Ensure materials are sent where required prior to the event.
- Work within a convention budget for the year.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- Coordinating the production of marketing materials and logistics for booth reservations and merchandise for PAX East 2025, GenCon 2025, and any smaller conventions that may occur.
Must-have skills
- Experience in attending conventions as an exhibitor is preferred.
- Organizational skills required to be able to manage events across the globe.
- Communicating with event organizers, staff and volunteers, as well as press attendance at conventions.
- Ability to delegate responsibility when required, as well as overseeing more directly when needed.
Workload
The workload is variable, with peaks around larger events. The ability to check in on emails regularly is important here, as this is largely a communications role. It is also important to hold meetings when relevant to ensure that staff are well prepared for events, which includes flexibility of timing to suit their needs. Travel to larger conventions would be encouraged although not essential.
As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is going to be key to be able to brief and support staff going to conventions, and be available for problem solving if needed.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Convention Coordinator, click here.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion
EDI Team Member
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity team work to ensure that Null Signal Games and Netrunner represent a diverse range of people and maintain a safe and welcoming culture for everybody. Anybody who wants to play Netrunner can play Netrunner, and it’s EDI’s job to break down barriers to play. You will be responsible for seeking out and acting on feedback received from the community and other teams, ensuring that all aspects of Netrunner uphold the values of Null Signal Games.
Applications close on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Duties
- Maintain an awareness of needs/requests other departments may have, and provide assistance to them with EDI matters.
- Help us to devise new policies regarding accessibility and diversity, and to develop documentation for them.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- We intend to begin work on a Standards and Practices document regarding the work of the creative teams soon; input on this would be helpful.
Must-have skills
- Good communication skills.
- A willingness to listen to other perspectives you may not understand.
- The ability to interpret qualitative feedback.
Preferred skills
(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role)
- An understanding of the tabletop industry that will help you to identify problems that can arise in the various steps of creating and running a card game.
Workload
There is no minimum time requirement for this role. The workload can be variable for EDI as issues can arise at short notice, but addressing them would not be your sole responsibility. We aim to have meetings every one to two months; attendance would be appreciated but not mandatory. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of EDI Team Member, click here.
EDI Creative Liaison
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity team is looking for new members who can bridge the gap between teams. The EDI team is responsible for ensuring that whoever wants to play Netrunner can play Netrunner. You will achieve this by working closely with the Narrative and Visual teams, advising them and answering questions on accessibility, equality, and diversity issues that come up when writing narrative pieces, concepting card themes, and commissioning artwork. You will work with the rest of the EDI team to discuss them and solicit advice from people with lived experiences so that we can solve these problems.
Applications will remain open until the role is filled.
Duties
- Provide feedback on narrative and visual design from the genesis of sets to their completion, helping to ensure the game we create upholds NSG’s commitments to diversity, accessibility and true-to-life storytelling.
- Work with outside creative consultants to help us draw on the lived experiences of communities and demographics that are underrepresented within the creative teams.
- Help to provide solutions for potential problems that arise, drawing on the wider EDI team if need be to help find solutions amenable for all parties.
- There may be opportunities to engage with a wider range of narrative and visual work outside of specific EDI tasks, depending on your interest and the needs of the creative team leads.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- Production work on Dawn, engaging in cultural consultancy to assist with research on the setting.
- Helping to work on the Netrunner setting guide we will be providing to new artists.
Must-have skills
- A passion for the work that both the EDI team does – making the game more accessible – and the Narrative and Visual teams do – creating the world that Netrunner is set in. You will be expected to understand the nuances around all of these roles, though this will come with experience in the role.
- Good communication skills.
- The ability to accommodate and synthesize multiple, sometimes conflicting, points of view.
Workload
There is no minimum time requirement for this role. Ideally you would be able to contribute for at least a couple of hours a week, but we understand your capacity may vary and responsibilities for this role will be shared with the other Creative Liaisons. We aim to hold regular team meetings although there is no expectation to attend them.
As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of EDI Creative Liaison, click here.
EDI Organized Play Liaison
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity team work to ensure that Null Signal Games and Netrunner represent a diverse range of people and maintain a safe and welcoming culture for everybody. You will be embedded within the Organized Play team, assisting them to ensure that all competitors in Netrunner tournaments are on as even a footing as possible and finding ways to break down barriers to organized play for marginalized members of the community and those with access needs.
Applications will remain open until the role is filled and we will be recruiting 2 EDI Organized Play Liaisons.
Duties
- Help to formulate accessibility and accommodation guidelines for NSG-run events (worlds, continentals and online).
- Take part in reviewing potential locations and venues for events, considering both accessibility factors and other elements.
- Review plans and art for prizes commissioned by OP, ensuring we are avoiding inadvertently playing into stereotypes or using harmful imagery.
- There may be opportunities to engage with a wider range of Organized Play work outside of specific EDI tasks, depending on your interest and the needs of the team.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- With the World Championships in San Francisco coming up in October there will likely be an increase in discussion of Organized Play policies and accommodations, which you will be expected to play a part in.
Must-have skills
- An understanding of Netrunner Organized Play and the needs that people taking part in events may face.
- Openness to feedback or requests from members of the wide community and willingness to incorporate this feedback into your work.
Workload
As this is a new role, the workload is hard to predict but there will be no minimum weekly time commitment. Due to the connection with the Organized Play Team, activity levels are likely to wax and wane as large events approach. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of EDI Organized Play Liaison, click here.
EDI Community and Marketing Liaison
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity team is looking for people who can bridge the gap between teams. The EDI team is responsible for ensuring that whoever wants to play Netrunner can play Netrunner. You will achieve this by being in contact with the Community and Marketing teams, advising them and answering questions on accessibility, equality, and diversity issues that come up when new content is created, and in other interactions with players, the community, and other interested parties.
Applications will remain open until the role is filled.
Duties
- Present recommendations on how the Community team’s messaging across social media and the NSG website can be accessible to as wide a number of people as possible.
- Review marketing material to ensure legibility and accessible graphic design.
- Consider ways in which NSG can further serve marginalized communities and boost engagement with demographics that may have additional barriers to entry.
- Communicate questions and concerns between Community, Marketing and EDI and help us to find solutions to them.
- There may be opportunities to engage with a wider range of Community and Marketing work outside of specific EDI tasks, depending on your interest and the needs of the teams.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- EDI are planning to lead a review of the current NetrunnerDB code of conduct and work with the community and webdev teams to establish and implement precedents for moderation.
Must-have skills
- A passion for the work that both the EDI team does – making the game more accessible – and the Community and Marketing teams do – helping to grow the community and keeping existing members engaged. You will be expected to understand the nuances around all of these roles, though this will come with experience in the role.
- Good communication skills and an openness to feedback from the wider community.
Preferred skills
(These skills would be nice, but can be learned in role)
- An understanding of accessible graphic design.
Workload
There is no minimum time requirement for this role, although you will be expected to keep an awareness of the plans and discussions taking place within the relevant teams. As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of EDI Community and Marketing Liaison, click here.
Game Development
Associate Developer
As a member of the Development team, you will assist in the set development process for the next NSG release. This includes playtesting the upcoming set, reviewing playtester feedback, iterating on cards to prepare them for release, and collaborating with the Design team on early prototypes for future sets. You will report directly to the Lead Developer and work most frequently with other members of the Dev team. You will also be communicating frequently with the other NSG Production teams like Design, Rules and Creative to make sure each set is great!
Applications close on Friday, August 16, 2024 and we will be recruiting 3 Associate Developers.
Duties
- Attend weekly development calls. These currently take place at 20:00 UTC, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s schedule, so don’t let your availability in this time slot deter you from applying.
- Playtest at least 2 hours a week.
- Coordinate proposed changes with the Rules and Design team.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- Dawn.
Must-have skills
- Passionate about players’ experiences with Netrunner.
- Ability to empathize with players of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Analytical and capable of discerning problems from data and written feedback.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to explain how a potential change will impact the play environment both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to regularly playtest using the internal Jnet server.
- Extensive experience with Netrunner or a variety of other card games preferred.
Workload
You will be expected to join online meetings with some level of consistency. The Development Team meets weekly but not everyone is expected to be present at every meeting. Once every 3 weeks, we release a new version of the upcoming set internally and aim to have everyone on the team present during those meetings, which can run 3-5 hours, however you will not need to stay for that whole block.
When a new set version is about to be released, most members on the team tend to spend more time playtesting and communicating with other teams to get everything in order. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Associate Developer, click here.
Startup Curation Team Lead
As the Startup Curation Team Lead, you will be in charge of the team that works to ensure that Startup is in a healthy place as a format as well as advocating for it within NSG. This work will see you releasing updates to continue to balance Startup by working with the other members of the Startup Curation Team, as well as temporary Startup Format Panel Members that are brought in. Additionally, you will be working with the wider development team, particularly playtesting, to ensure that Startup’s needs are accounted for from a card development perspective.
Applications close on Friday, July 19, 2024.
Duties
- Organize and chair the Startup Format Panel.
- Being an advocate for Startup’s needs within the organization, communicating these to other teams wherever necessary.
- Writing articles about Startup such as the Startup Balance updates, although this may be delegated to panel members or members of your team.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- We will be having a Startup Format Panel soon, where we will discuss actions (such as a Startup Banlist) for the Startup format.
Must-have skills
- Experience with the Startup format.
- A passion for maintaining Startup going forward.
- Strong communication skills.
- Familiarity with Discord and using it to communicate with others.
Workload
You will be expected to be in tune with the workings of the organization, which means keeping up with Discord fairly regularly. As well as that, you are expected to attend at least one Startup Format Panel a set, with potential for cross departmental meetings and more panels should there be a wider gap between sets. Our team is split across the globe, so some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Startup Curation Team Lead, click here.
Startup Curator
As a Startup Curator, you will be part of the group that works on ensuring the needs of Startup are met, for example: by working with the temporary Startup Format Panel and its other members to release updates to Startup with the goal of keeping the format accessible and diverse. As well as reporting to the Startup Curation Team Lead, you will be working with other Development members, particularly Playtest.
Applications close on Friday, July 19, 2024 and we will be recruiting 2 Startup Curators.
Duties
- Helping the Startup Curation Team Lead with their duties with regards to the Startup Format Panel and advocating for Startup within the organization.
- Being available to liaise with members of other teams about Startup’s needs if the Startup Curation Team Lead is not around.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- We are hoping to get the Startup Format Panel together for mid July. This is where we’ll discuss action for Startup such as a potential ban list.
Must-have skills
- An interest in competitive Startup.
- A passion for seeing Startup continue to be maintained and developed.
- Strong communication skills.
- Using Discord to communicate within the organization.
Workload
You will be expected to attend at minimum one Startup Format Panel per set, as well as regularly checking in with the state of Startup within the organization and devoting some time to further tasks the Startup Curation Team Lead may need help with. As our team is split across the globe, some flexibility with time zones is helpful for meetings.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Startup Curator, click here.
Startup Panel Volunteer
If you want to be part of the decision making process about how to balance the Startup card pool but are not in a position to commit to a more long-term role then being a Startup Panel Volunteer is for you! You will be drawing on your experience with Startup to help the team to make decisions about balancing the format by attending a meeting of the Startup Format Panel.
Applications close on Friday, July 19, 2024 and we will be recruiting 3 Startup Panel Volunteers.
Duties
- Being available for a meeting of the Startup Format Panel – this will be a 2 hour meeting scheduled by the Startup Curation Team where the balance of the format as well as potential ban lists will be discussed.
- Potentially providing thoughts on the Startup format over text should there not be enough time to discuss everything in the one meeting.
Current/Upcoming Projects
- As this is a temporary role, there are no projects beyond attending the Startup Format Panel meeting.
Must-have skills
- Using Discord to attend a voice chat meeting.
- A good ability to discuss topics that might involve some disagreement.
- A passion and interest in the current Startup competitive metagame.
Workload
The temporary nature of this role means that there is no workload beyond filling out a scheduling poll as well as the 2 hour meeting itself. This does however mean that some flexibility with time zones is helpful for ensuring that everyone is able to attend the meeting. It would be helpful to be available to provide further thoughts on the format to the Startup Curators should the meeting run out of time, but this isn’t required.
A note on diversity
We acknowledge that the tabletop industry as a whole needs to do a better job with diversity. We are prioritizing those applicants that can bring to NSG different experiences and points of view than we currently have on our team.
NOTE: Null Signal Games is a volunteer organization. All roles at Null Signal Games are unpaid.
To apply for the role of Startup Panel Volunteer, click here.
Don’t forget that applications for new Playtesters and Translators are also always open! You can find links to volunteer for those posts on our recruitment portal!
