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Player Connections Paid Media Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Novato, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 74500 - 110260
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
At 2K we create some of the most iconic and culture-shaping video games in entertainment includingNBA 2K one of the top-selling franchises in the world and legendary titles likeBioShockBorderlandsMafiaSid Meiers Civilization andXCOM as well as fan favoritesWWE 2KTopSpin andPGA TOUR 2K. We build unforgettable experiences by pushing the boundaries of creativity authenticity and innovation across every genre.
Our portfolio is brought to life by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.Visual Concepts Firaxis Games Hangar 13 Cat Daddy Games 31st Union Cloud Chamber Gearbox HB Studiosand2K SportsLabcreate world-class experiences across platforms.
But what truly powers 2K is our people.
We believe the best ideas come from teams that feel empowered supported and inspired. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive workplace where people are encouraged tocome as they areand do their best work.
What We Need
Reporting to the Manager Paid this role is a key member of the pod team with a primary focus on driving campaign execution and delivery with a strong sense of ownership and accountability across media plans that support overarching brand and performance strategies. The Associate Manager is responsible for managing detailed planning workflows ensuring campaigns across platforms such as Meta Google and 1st party channels are executed with precision alongside agency managed media. This role requires a proactive professional who can own end-to-end performance tracking maintain strong platform partner relationships and drive campaign delivery across in house and agency with a high sense of accountability.
What Youll Do
- Campaign Execution & Pod Delivery
- Drive the execution and delivery of paid media campaigns with a strong sense of ownership and accountability within the pod team.
- Translate media planning into actionable steps by managing detailed workflows and rigorous QA processes to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
- Own the live process for campaigns coordinating the implementation of creative assets tracking and targeting parameters across multiple platforms.
- Monitor daily campaign pacing and performance tracking conducting deep-dive post-campaign analyses (PCAs) to uncover actionable insights.
- Maintain clear up-to-date documentation and ensure all timelines are met for the overarching media strategies.
- Contribute to planning discussions to strengthen strategic understanding.
- Platform Activation & Partner Management
- Manage recurring platform representative relationships and meetings (e.g. Meta Google TikTok) actively seeking opportunities to maximize platform value and improve deliverables.
- Execute and optimize hands-on-keyboard campaigns within in-house media platforms ensuring alignment with 1st party data activation goals.
- Participate in agency and partner meetings with a clear understanding of campaign goals ensuring partner outputs align with tactical objectives.
- Actively build and hold relationships with key platform partners to stay informed on alpha/beta opportunities and technical troubleshooting.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support
- Communicate effectively across the team to ensure clarity and alignment on campaign beats proactively resolving blockers where possible.
- Demonstrate a growing awareness of cross-functional interdependencies (Creative Analytics Marketing Tech) and contribute to planning discussions to strengthen strategic understanding.
- Identify and escalate resourcing gaps or scope misalignments early to enable smooth execution and cross-functional alignment.
- Operational & Financial Oversight
- Manage the internal finance and procurement processes for the pod including PO creation budget tracking and invoice reconciliation.
- Support the Manager in the application of commercial context to planning decisions flagging data inconsistencies or risks.
- Contribute to a culture of curiosity and collaboration by proactively sharing knowledge and offering support to peers.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
- Core Competencies
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Influence:Drives campaign execution and delivery; communicates effectively across the team to ensure alignment and resolve blockers.
- External Partner Management:Owns execution of partner deliverables and manages recurring platform rep relationships to maximize value.
- Planning Prioritization & Execution:Translates strategy into actionable steps; maintains up-to-date documentation and ensures timeline adherence.
- Insight Quality & Risk Management:Owns end-to-end campaign performance tracking and QA; conducts deep-dive analyses to inform future best practices.
- Strategic Communication:Communicates clearly in written updates and meetings; asks clarifying questions to ensure alignment on next steps.
- Required Qualifications Knowledge and Job-Related Skills
- 24 years of experience in media planning or digital marketing execution.
- Established professional contributor with a full understanding of Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads interfaces.
- Experience in tactical campaign execution including budget management trafficking and QA processes.
- Proven ability to analyze multiple data sets to support performance tracking and ongoing optimization.
- Strong communication skills with experience managing professional relationships with external platform partners.
- Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for data documentation and financial tracking.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the gaming or entertainment industry.
- Familiarity with Customer Data Platform (CDP) activation.
- Experience in an agency or high-growth pod environment.
The pay range for this position in Novato CA at the start of employment is expected to be between $74500 and $110260 per year. However base pay offered is based onmarket location and may vary further dependingon individualized factors for job candidates such as job-related knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations.
Subject to those same considerations the total compensationpackage for employees in regular roles may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards inaddition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing only use accounts.
Please note that 2K Publishing is unable to provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship.
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About Company
2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment.
