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OVERVIEW
PlayStation is looking to hire aSenior Brand Marketing Managerresponsible for building and leading brand and live service marketing for multiple high-profile game directly into theSenior Director Games Marketing this roleis responsible fordeveloping the brand and global go-to-market marketing strategy for several high-profile individual will partner with the development studios to craft global go-to-market marketing strategy and campaigns to support the live service marketing for current and upcoming high-profile AAA game titles.
This position will play a critical role in ensuring financial success of a portfolio of games including live service titles. The successful candidate willbe responsible forthe creation and management of holistic global marketing plans that drive growth and profitability for our games. The role involves creating plans that drive acquisition ofnew players engagement and retention of existing players and re-engagement and reclaim ofpreviousplayers.
Candidates for this role will be self-starters with strong experience in marketing games live service products and new business ideal candidate willpossessa balance of creativity and analytical thought to drive product strategy and year-round marketing plans to keep playerscontinuouslyengaged.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing Strategy-Own the global marketing strategy and annual marketing plans
Budgeting Financial responsibility for marketing strategiesinitiativesand advertising related efforts.
TeamLeadership-Responsible for the development and performance ofteam againstresults; impact on weekly monthly quarterly business performance.
Studio Partnership Partner with studio leadership to deliver on overall business goals for each game
Develop best-in-classmarketingstrategy including direct to consumer always-on content strategy for Games as a Service.
Create and drive approval of promotional and growth plans to deliver on business performance player acquisition & engagement targets across our portfolio
Define global brand and product strategy including positioning unique selling points and go-to-market approach based on strategic target audiences market and player insights.
Distill large volumes of consumer feedback into tangible and actionable insight that the studio team can use tooptimizeplayer experiencestrategy& executionthroughout the season.
Ensure consistent representation of brands global activations while overseeing tactical execution on global campaigns for multiple titles.
Manage internal creative teams and external agencies to deliver key marketing and creative assets and programs while ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders
REQUISITES
Demonstrated success in developing high-impact global consumer strategies mass-market campaigns brand marketing and direct-to-consumer performance marketing across console ecosystems mobile platforms PC storefronts and emerging digital channels.
Provenexpertisein the planning execution and leadership of business plans
Track recordof developing strong partnerships with game development studios
Must have broad experience and understanding of allfacetsof the marketing discipline including consumer insights product positioning consumer promotions onlineinnovationand creative development
Ability of influencing and engaging external and internal stakeholders in a franchise brand vision
RELATED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
8 years of video game product marketing experience with a focus on live services and AAA game marketing
Marketing degree or equivalent
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
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