Director, GamesIndustry.biz

Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve global expansion and success of GI as the go to leader for gaming industry information.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with the global games industry leaders.
• Establish the Director role as a figurehead of the brand in the UK, US, AU and ROW.
• Work with the IGN Entertainment Managing Editor in supporting the editorial team, growing readership and audience engagement, while protecting their integrity and editorial independence.
• Work with the Sales team and the Events team to deliver profitability across the brand and ensure successful delivery of promotions and partnerships.
• Drive website and newsletter development with the Innovation and email marketing teams.
• Partner with the HR team to develop our roles, email and user-data products.
• Ensure the objectives and goals of the role are being met.
• Responsible for the brand’s P&L, including cost management.
• Identify event and industry organizations worldwide to work with, and implement media and commercial partnerships with them
• Internally, present and communicate a clear vision for the brand and its development to the Management team, and the wider company.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of the games industry and an enviable contact book.
• Track record of success in hybrid commercial / editorial / B2B events management roles.
• Ability to collaborate with an experienced editorial team, while protecting independence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal teams across different fields, as well as external editorial, commercial, and events partners.
• An understanding of how to run a profitable business and how to navigate a P&L
• Strong business insight, acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Instinctive ability to lead and grow positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of autonomy, determination and drive.
• Positive solution oriented attitude and team mentality
• Show passion and excitement about the gaming and entertainment industry.

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F. Due to events and obligations, there may be a need to work extended hours and weekends from time to time. 
• Travel Requirements: There is a expectation that this role will need to be able to travel within the US and internationally for events and for meetings with clients, as needed. 
• Physical Requirements: This role involves standard office-based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
• Work Model: This role will be expected to work out of our Los Angeles office on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days per week.

• You’ll make an impact. We reach 400MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
• We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
• We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
• We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.