We are seeking a visionary, connector, and results-driven Executive Vice President (EVP) of Gaming Content and Publishing to lead our efforts in partnership with our clients and teams to shape the future of gaming content creation, distribution, and engagement with our gaming community, creators, analysts, and media.
As the EVP of Gaming Content and Publishing, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with our clients in defining and executing their content and publishing strategy to drive growth, engagement, and brand recognition across their gaming portfolio. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation, curation, and distribution of high-quality content across multiple studios while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize publishing processes and ensure the delivery of immersive experiences to our players.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive gaming content and publishing strategy aligned with the company’s overall vision and goals. Drive innovation in content creation, distribution, and engagement to elevate our gaming brand’s market presence.
- Content Development: Lead the conceptualization, creation, and curation of diverse gaming content, that elevates our market presence and experience with our customer population. Ensure content meets quality standards, resonates with target audiences, and aligns with our brand identity.
- Publishing Excellence: Oversee the publishing lifecycle, including planning, release, marketing, and post-launch support. Implement best practices for game launches, updates, and community engagement to enhance player satisfaction and retention.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synchronize efforts and ensure a seamless content and publishing pipeline.
- Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and emerging best practices in gaming content and publishing.
- Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of content and publishing initiatives. Regularly analyze data and metrics to make informed decisions and iterate strategies.
- Leadership and Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with external partners, such as influencers, and content creators, to explore co-development opportunities, expand distribution channels, and enhance the gaming ecosystem.
- Earned Mindset: Understand and execute earned-centric campaigns and storytelling efforts to elevate the brand narrative and help keep the brand top-of-mind within a competitive landscape.
Basic Qualifications:
- 12+ years of experience in senior leadership roles within the gaming industry, with a focus on content creation, publishing, and distribution.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing gaming titles across multiple platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of gaming trends, player preferences, and emerging technologies.
- Understanding of the gaming media landscape, including awareness of the most influential voices driving gaming coverage across industry, tech, lifestyle, and enthusiast outlets.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the aptitude to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- A visionary leader with a passion for gaming, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment.
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Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft – bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
We advocate for ideas based on real audience insights and sound strategic opportunities and bring them to life with creative executions that earn attention. We are the team behind some of Microsoft’s most exciting work across Surface, Xbox, M365, and Windows to name a few. We are the lead agency for the Microsoft brand across social; the global PR agency of record for Xbox; and the influencer agency of record for Xbox, Surface, M365 and Windows. Assembly is also a strategic partner for executive communications across Microsoft Store and several executives across the company.
Our results are a direct reflection of our culture and people – we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, and we embrace and celebrate differences both in our organization and through our work. We’ve partnered with Microsoft for 27 years, across 17 countries around the world. Come be a part of our collective story as we partner with Microsoft to enable each other to achieve more.
Assembly Media was founded in 2014 under DJE Holdings to exclusively service Microsoft. In 2019 our parent agency, Edelman, was recognized by AdAge as one of the top 10 creative companies in the U.S. and recognized as a 2019 Best Place to Work.
Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.
Assembly is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.
