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Full-Time

Senior Publishing Producer

Core Games

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2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$114.4k - $153kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 5+ years of working with AAA franchises and history of shipping titles in a publishing role.
  • Experience as a Sr. Producer, or comparable role in the gaming industry/creative software development fields.
  • Exceptional at handling sophisticated datasets, multi-year project timelines, and large development budgets.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Detailed knowledge of game development process, production methodologies and toolsets.
  • Ability to drive complex issues to resolution and ensure studio and cross-team alignment.
  • Ability to manage multiple project areas and align them with overall franchise goals.
  • Experience with player research strategies and market-fit analysis.
  • Proficiency in quality management tradeoffs.
Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple verticals within a AAA title, or be the publishing production lead on a small to medium sized AAA title, providing clear objectives and product insights to publishing and studio leadership.
  • Help drive decisions that impact the overall success of the project, balancing evolving constraints against ambitious creative goals.
  • Partner with studios to define the project's milestones and key development beats, support delivery and trajectory evaluation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, building positive relationships with other publishing colleagues and the studio while providing critical development insights.
  • Skilled at tailoring communication and ensuring clarity across publishing subject matter experts and our studio partners.
  • Foster an environment for constructive discourse and seek out opportunities for product innovation.
  • Leverage comprehensive product knowledge across all phases of development (Concept, Preproduction, Production, Launch, and Post Launch).
  • Coordinate market analysis, understand product features, and review competitive insights to inform decisions.
  • Ensure strong player engagement strategies through analysis of player data and feedback.
  • Lead quality strategies within verticals, managing trade-offs between quality targets, features, and timelines.
  • Participate in aligning project objectives with business strategies and supporting the long-term vision of the organization.
  • Be responsible for the project's budget accuracy and complete internal and external coordination.
  • Mentor peers and junior production staff.

2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

27%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

27%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2K's recent acquisition of Gearbox and the development of the next Borderlands game highlight its commitment to expanding its portfolio and market presence.
  • The announcement of Civilization VII and the revival of the TopSpin series demonstrate 2K's dedication to both innovation and nostalgia, appealing to a broad audience.
  • Collaborations with major sports leagues like the NFL and FIFA position 2K as a leader in sports gaming, attracting a dedicated fanbase and potential eSports opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the video game industry requires constant innovation and high-quality releases to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on high-profile licenses, such as FIFA, could pose risks if these partnerships are not renewed or if the games fail to meet expectations.

What makes 2K unique

  • 2K's collaboration with renowned studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games ensures high-quality, engaging titles that stand out in the competitive gaming market.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue model, including game sales, DLC, in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships, provides diversified income streams.
  • 2K's ability to secure high-profile licenses, such as the FIFA franchise, and develop games across various genres, from sports to horror, sets it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Group Legal Plan

Wellbeing Program

Childcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous Compassionate Leave

Companywide End of Year Break