Social Media Lead

Opera is a leading global internet brand with a large and engaged user base of approximately 300 million average monthly active users. Building on 30 years of innovation, starting with our browser products, we are leveraging our brand as well as our massive and engaged user base in order to expand our offerings and our business. Today, we offer users around the globe a range of products and services that include a variety of PC and mobile browsers, our Opera Gaming portals and development tools, our Opera News content recommendation products, our audience extension product (namely the Opera Ads platform) and a number of AI and Web3 products and services. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major hubs in Poland, China, Spain, Scotland, and Sweden, coupled with operations spanning numerous other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".

Location: Europe

Are you passionate about Social Media and the modern ways of connecting with global audiences through TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, storytelling, and memes? Are you deeply into gaming and pop culture? Then you might be the perfect fit for the GX Social Media Team.

As a Social Media Lead, you will take ownership of Opera GX’s global social media presence, shaping the strategy and leading its execution across all key platforms. You will work closely with Product Marketing, Communications, and Creative teams to define direction, drive high-impact campaigns, and ensure a consistent, bold GX voice worldwide.

In this role, you will lead social media initiatives end-to-end: from setting goals and priorities, through content planning and execution, to performance analysis and optimization. You will act as a strategic partner for internal stakeholders, while also mentoring and guiding team members to deliver best-in-class social content.

You will play a key role in building and scaling Opera GX’s global community, strengthening relationships with users, and driving engagement through innovative, culturally relevant content. This role requires excellent English skills, a strong sense of ownership, and a leadership mindset combined with hands-on execution.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and act as the main point of contact for Opera GX’s social media team, ensuring consistency and quality across all platforms.

• Define and execute a cohesive social media strategy aligned with brand, product and business goals.

• Oversee community management and ensure strong engagement across all social channels.

• Develop creative campaigns, activations and content concepts rooted in gaming culture and audience insights.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to adapt and roll out brand and product campaigns with maximum impact.
  

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in social media, community management and creative strategy, ideally within gaming or entertainment.

• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong storytelling and communication skills.

• Deep understanding of gaming culture, trends, memes and what drives community engagement.

• Hands-on knowledge of platforms such as TikTok, X (Twitter), Instagram and YouTube Shorts.

• Proactive, idea-driven mindset, with the ability to challenge conventions and bring creative concepts to life.

What’s On Offer:

At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths, use smart technology, and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please submit your CV in English. Have questions about our recruitment process, remote work, or benefits? Check out our FAQ page for more details.