Head of Publishing
Job Summary
Job Description
The Head of Publishing at Maximum Entertainment will oversee the publishing division, driving global publishing initiatives. Responsibilities include strategic, financial, and operational leadership across multiple departments (Brand Marketing, Publishing Production, Business Development, Data Analytics, Creative Services, and Digital Sales). This role requires managing the P&L, optimizing the budget for global digital revenue, and leading a team of 30+ professionals. The ideal candidate possesses extensive senior publishing leadership experience in the video game industry, strong knowledge of publishing functions, proven P&L management and revenue growth capabilities, and exceptional leadership skills.
Must have:
- Senior publishing leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of publishing functions
- P&L management and revenue growth
- Exceptional leadership and team management
- Strategic thinking and partnership building
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for video games and industry knowledge
10 skills required
Job Details
HEAD OF PUBLISHING
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.
The HEAD OF PUBLISHING We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Publishing to oversee the publishing division and drive the success of our global publishing initiatives. This role is responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational leadership of several departments, ensuring Maximum Entertainment's games are brought to market effectively and profitably. This position reports to the CEO and is a full-time onsite position based out of our Walnut Creek, California location.
In this role, you will:
Oversee Key Departments
Why Join Maximum Entertainment?
At Maximum Entertainment, we offer the chance to work with a talented team in a dynamic and creative industry. Our culture values collaboration, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.
The HEAD OF PUBLISHING We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Publishing to oversee the publishing division and drive the success of our global publishing initiatives. This role is responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational leadership of several departments, ensuring Maximum Entertainment's games are brought to market effectively and profitably. This position reports to the CEO and is a full-time onsite position based out of our Walnut Creek, California location.
In this role, you will:
Oversee Key Departments
- Brand Marketing: Lead the product marketing team in bringing published games to market.
- Publishing Production: Oversee QA, release management, localization, age ratings, and publishing producers.
- Business Development: Manage the greenlight funnel for digital and physical titles and foster strategic partnerships.
- Data Analytics: Lead business intelligence and data analytics efforts to inform publishing strategy.
- Creative Services: Oversee the creative marketing team responsible for trailers, key art, packaging, social media assets, and more.
- Digital Sales: Drive catalog sales promotions and maximize digital revenue opportunities.
- Manage the publishing division's P&L.
- Own and optimize the budget for global digital revenue.
- Lead and inspire a team of 30+ professionals across multiple departments.
- Foster collaboration, inclusivity, and professional growth within the team.
- Proven experience in senior publishing leadership roles within the video game industry.
- Strong knowledge of publishing functions, including marketing, production, business development, and digital sales.
- Demonstrated ability to manage P&L and drive revenue growth.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing and scaling teams.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of fostering innovation and driving successful partnerships.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
- Passion for video games and an understanding of the gaming landscape, including trends and player behavior.
Why Join Maximum Entertainment?
At Maximum Entertainment, we offer the chance to work with a talented team in a dynamic and creative industry. Our culture values collaboration, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional gaming experiences.
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