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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote indie game developer in Rochester, MI is $99,842.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $114,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Indie Game Developer is a self-employed or small-team game creator who designs, develops, and releases games while working from any location. They handle various aspects of game development, including programming, art, sound, and marketing, often with limited resources. These developers may publish their games independently or collaborate with small studios. Remote work allows flexibility but requires strong self-discipline and project management skills. Many use platforms like Steam, itch.io, or mobile app stores to distribute their games.

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To thrive as a Remote Indie Game Developer, you need strong programming skills, a solid understanding of game design principles, and experience with graphics and audio integration, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency with popular game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems such as Git, and familiarity with digital art tools is highly valued. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and time-management skills are crucial for collaborating remotely and meeting project milestones. These abilities enable successful independent project execution, innovation, and effective teamwork in a distributed work environment.

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Remote indie game developers often face the challenges of managing multiple responsibilities, such as coding, design, and marketing, often without direct in-person support. Staying motivated and organized while working independently can be tough, especially when balancing creative vision with practical limitations. To overcome these, it helps to set clear milestones, use collaboration tools for communication, and regularly engage with the indie development community for feedback and support. Developing strong self-discipline and prioritizing tasks also greatly contribute to maintaining steady progress and achieving successful game launches.

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Sports Information Coordinator

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site, Remote

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location : Auburn Hills Campus
Job Type: Administrative Staff Non-Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202400332
Division: Student Services
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Shift Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Summary of Purpose
Responsible for all athletic communications internally and externally. Coordinates sports information and media activities within the athletic department. The Sports Information Coordinator must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment.
Typical Duties
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:
1. Serve as primary person responsible for maintaining, updating and producing content for the athletics website and social media accounts (dept and individual teams).
2. Write, edit, and distribute quality athletic press releases, feature articles, programs, brochures and website news stories for all athletic events and activities.
3. Oversee and manage the editing and design of media guides and game programs for all home athletic events.
4. Maintain athletic historical records, statistics and report all contest outcomes and scores to the MCCAA and NJCAA as required.
5. Coordinate and help supervise game day table staff and workers to provide statistics, live streaming and sports information.
6. Assist with game day operations for home sporting events.
7. Set-up, schedule and maintain live video streaming of home sports and development of highlight videos, interviews and more.
8. Provide media support for special events and serve as primary media contact for all varsity sports.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills Required
• Ability to work nights and weekends at home sporting events and possibility travel with teams to away events.
• Strong grasp on rules and statistics for the sports sponsored at Oakland Community College.
• Comfortable using various editing software and social media platforms.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
Minimum Education and Experience
EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE: Preferred but not required depending on other experience:
• 2 years of experience in athletic communications
• Experience or familiarity with Content Management Systems such as PrestoSports, Ardor Adobe, BoxOut and Gipper.
• Experience or familiarity with running live streams and broadcasts and producing digital content (social media, video highlights).
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!
OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.
See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Medical
  • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
    • Free preventive services on every plan
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
  • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
  • There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage
Dental
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
Vision
  • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available
Life Insurance
  • TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions
Disability
  • 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement
  • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
  • The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
  • Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
Voluntary Benefits
  • Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November
Tuition
  • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
  • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time
Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire
Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.
Medical
  • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
    • Free preventive services on every plan
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
  • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
Dental
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings
Vision
  • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers
Life Insurance
  • Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000
Retirement
  • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
  • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
Tuition
  • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
  • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*
Retirement
  • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
  • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
Tuition
  • OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
*Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.
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