Full-Time

Senior Publishing Producer

Core Games

Posted on 8/2/2024

2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$114.4k - $153kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Data Analysis
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." Their 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. 2K differentiates itself from competitors by its strong collaborations with top-tier developers and its diverse range of engaging gaming experiences. The company's goal is to provide high-quality video games that appeal to a broad audience while maximizing revenue through various sales strategies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • 2K secured the FIFA license, expanding its sports game portfolio.
  • Project Ethos introduces a new free-to-play live-service shooter to 2K's lineup.
  • TopSpin 2K25 revives a beloved tennis series, appealing to sports game fans.

What critics are saying

  • Denuvo in NBA 2K25 may cause performance issues, sparking community backlash.
  • Project Ethos' free-to-play model may face monetization challenges.
  • Multiple major titles for 2025 could strain development resources, risking delays.

What makes 2K unique

  • 2K collaborates with top-tier studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games.
  • 2K offers diverse gaming experiences, from sports to interactive drama horror games.
  • 2K's multifaceted revenue model includes DLC, in-game purchases, and exclusive content.

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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

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