Full-Time

Publishing Operations Specialist

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ArenaNet

ArenaNet

201-500 employees

Develops online roleplaying games and expansions

Compensation Overview

$80.9k - $117.3k/yr

+ Bonus

Mid

Bellevue, WA, USA

Hybrid

This is a hybrid position based out of our Bellevue, WA office. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who are local and open to occasional onsite work.

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
JIRA
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 2 years of experience in video game publishing or the video game industry, 3 years preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with JIRA or similar ticketing systems to manage workflows and operational processes.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing portals such as Steamworks, Xbox Partner Center, PlayStation Publishing Portal, and Amazon Vendor Central strongly preferred.
  • Strong data hygiene and maintenance skills; able to create and manage complex trackers in spreadsheets and systems as well as ability to create reports for performance-based tracking.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to track multiple submissions and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Clear, professional communication skills; able to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to navigate partner platforms used in the video game industry.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with product setup and quality control across storefronts including Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and retail portals such as Amazon Vendor Central.
  • Maintain and update content across partner portals ensuring accurate metadata, assets, and configurations.
  • Actively use JIRA to create, track, and manage tickets for internal submission workflows, partner deliverables, and cross-functional requests.
  • Create and maintain internal trackers to monitor SKU records, pricing files, regional mappings, launch timelines, and promotional participation; ensures consistency and accuracy across systems.
  • Prepare and update reports on key operational metrics including unit sales, pricing performance, campaign participation, and submission statuses.
  • Support campaign execution by coordinating pricing setup, verifying eligibility rules, and aligning timelines across internal and external calendars.
  • Perform quality control on live product listings to ensure launch accuracy and compliance with partner requirements.
  • Communicate with retail partners like Amazon to help manage product detail page setup, resolve issues, and support promotional execution.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Analytics, Legal) to gather assets, validate data, and execute product and campaign plans.
  • Assist with documenting processes, building knowledge base articles, and updating internal SOPs.
  • Perform other business operations and administrative tasks as assigned to ensure business continuity.
  • Travel locally and internationally 5-10%.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 years of experience in video game publishing or the video game industry preferred.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing portals such as Steamworks, Xbox Partner Center, PlayStation Publishing Portal, and Amazon Vendor Central strongly preferred.

ArenaNet develops online roleplaying games, focusing on creating immersive worlds for gamers. Their main product, Guild Wars 2, is a popular MMO that has sold over 3 million copies and is praised for its quality. The game operates on a business model that includes selling game copies and offering in-game purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience through microtransactions. ArenaNet stands out from competitors by emphasizing hand-crafted excellence and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of the gaming industry. The company's goal is to meet the high expectations of their dedicated player community while attracting top talent to improve their game development.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play could expand Guild Wars 2's player base significantly.
  • AI-driven tools may reduce development time and enhance player experiences.
  • User-generated content can increase community engagement and game longevity.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from new MMORPGs like Amazon's New World is intensifying.
  • Free-to-play models may pressure ArenaNet to adjust its pricing strategy.
  • Resource allocation for Guild Wars 3 could affect Guild Wars 2 updates.

What makes ArenaNet unique

  • ArenaNet emphasizes innovation and creative passion in online world creation.
  • Guild Wars 2 is acclaimed as one of the best MMOs since 2012.
  • ArenaNet's business model combines game sales with ongoing microtransactions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Performance Bonus

Company News

Invision Community
Apr 18th, 2024
Guild Wars 2 Super Adventure Festival 2024 Arrives

ArenaNet has also unveiled a groundbreaking new feature: Cosmetic Inspection.

Bleeding Cool
Apr 16th, 2024
Guild Wars 2 Launches Super Adventure Festival 2024

ArenaNet and NCSoft have launched a new event in Guild Wars 2, as they have brought back the Super Adventure Festival for another fun gathering.

The Geek
Mar 29th, 2024
Classic MMORPG To Get A Sequel Soon?!

Even though the massively successful MMORPG Guild Wars 2 is still actively producing new expansions, ArenaNet is said to be already working on developing a sequel to the 12-year-old game.

GameRant
Mar 28th, 2024
Guild Wars 3 Is in Development

ArenaNet is already working on a sequel despite ongoing updates for Guild Wars 2.

Insider Gaming
Mar 28th, 2024
ArenaNet Possibly Returning to Develop Guild Wars 3

During a new NCSoft shareholder meeting, Acting Chairman Park Byeong-moo appeared to suggest that ArenaNet could return to develop Guild Wars 3.