Senior Manager, Publishing

Location: San Jose, California or Remote
Annual salary:USD 140,000 to USD 165,000
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Director, Publishing

About this Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as aSenior Manager, Publishingto support our game publishing initiatives and partner relationships. This role offers opportunities to work on major game releases with renowned IPs, grow original IP, and contribute to a world-class publishing organization.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about gaming, franchise development, creative, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to drive the GTM process. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the success of our publishing function, we’d love to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IP Partners: Drive relationships with IP partners, developing GTM strategies, oversee the development of launch and sustain assets, coordinate asset approvals, secure earned support, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
• Project Management: Assist in managing the publishing project schedule and timelines, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
• Cross Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams and external production agencies to coordinate game launches and update rollouts.
• Reporting: Help compile launch reports to stakeholders.
• Event Management: Lead content specific real life events and game demos with key partners.
• Content Management: Assist with PlayOS Launcher CMS merchandising.
• Content Production:Drive coordination with external agencies and freelancers on creative production needs.
• Partner Outreach: Conduct outreach and research on creators.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ Years ofVideo Game or Entertainmentmarketing or publishing experience.
• Provenproject management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments that still requireKPI settingand goal meeting.
• Strong track record of working withcross-functional teamsacross disciplines such as growth, community, social, creative, product, analytics, and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing any of the following: product marketing, creative production, social media, influencer/creator programs, or public relations (PR) initiatives.
• Experience in stakeholder management, preferably reported to C-level executives in a startup environment or Team Lead in corporate settings.
• Basic knowledge of tools like Figma and Photoshop, or a willingness to learn on the job.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong attention to detail and process-oriented mindset
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience working with teams from different cultures and backgrounds