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Sr. Influencer Partnerships Brand Manager

11 Hours ago • 8 Years + • Campaign Management • Marketing • $136,700 PA - $205,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Influencer Partnerships Brand Manager at PlayStation will develop and execute global influencer strategies to boost brand awareness and engagement. Responsibilities include identifying and managing relationships with key influencers, creators, and esports talent across gaming and broader culture. This role requires leading live service campaigns, collaborating with agency partners, negotiating contracts, and overseeing influencer activations at major events. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in gaming marketing or brand partnerships, expertise in influencer management (Twitch, YouTube, esports), and proven success in executing global marketing campaigns for AAA games and live service titles. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strategic guidance to local markets are crucial.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience in gaming marketing or brand partnerships
  • Expertise in influencer management (Twitch, YouTube, esports)
  • Success in executing global marketing campaigns for AAA games
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package (potential)

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Sr. Influencer Partnerships Brand Manager 

San Mateo, CA / Hybrid 

The Sr. Influencer Partnerships Brand Manager will develop and execute global influencer strategies, programs, and campaigns to drive awareness and engagement for PlayStation’s brand, products, and services. This role will identify and evaluate partnerships with influencers, creators, and talent across gaming and broader culture while ensuring alignment with PlayStation’s strategic objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

Strategy & Planning 

  • Develop and support gaming-focused influencer marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and effective activation through the PlayStation Playmakers program. 
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with core gaming influencers, esports talent, and live service content creators to sustain engagement across key PlayStation titles. 
  • Leverage data insights to optimize influencer campaigns and talent marketing strategies, ensuring measurable impact. 
  • Integrate talent, influencers, and creators into key activations such as UEFA CL Final, NBA All-Star, live gaming events, and esports partnerships. 

Live Service & Campaign Execution 

  • Lead and execute Live Service influencer campaigns to support long-term engagement for evolving game franchises, ensuring influencers remain engaged across seasonal content updates. 
  • Lead influencer-driven campaigns across AAA titles, PlayStation Studios releases, PlayStation hardware, and live service games, tracking performance and optimizing engagement. 
  • Collaborate with agency partners to drive influencer programs that align with business objectives, maximizing efficiency and ROI. 
  • Oversee contract negotiation & management, talent deliverables, and influencer activations, ensuring compliance with legal and brand guidelines. 

Core Gaming Influencer & Global Market Collaboration 

  • Act as a key point of contact for local market teams, ensuring alignment and cohesion between global and regional influencer activations. 
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sponsorships, Esports, Events, Paid Media, PR, and Game Studios) to integrate influencers into marketing initiatives, including game launches, preview events, and live activations. 
  • Provide strategic guidance to local markets, ensuring influencer activations align with PlayStation’s global brand and gaming community strategies. 

Influencer & Talent Management 

  • Build and maintain relationships with key gaming influencers & creators, streamers, content creators, esports players, athletes & entertainers leveraging their reach to drive community engagement and game advocacy. 
  • Oversee influencer activations at gaming events, product launches, and live tournaments, managing talent scheduling, logistics, and on-site production. 
  • Develop talent briefs and social media copy for contracted influencers and gaming creators. 
  • Negotiate and manage influencer agreements, ensuring the effective use of gaming talent and esports personalities across marketing campaigns. 

Operations & Program Management 

  • Lead the global code seeding program, coordinating with local market teams and gaming content creators to facilitate review coverage and performance tracking. 
  • Manage product forecasts, inventory, and seeding logistics for PlayStation Playmakers and global influencer partnerships. 
  • Maintain project trackers, reporting tools, and asset management for gaming influencer campaigns. 

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in gaming, live service marketing, or brand partnerships. 
  • Expertise in Core Gaming Influencer Management, including Twitch, YouTube, esports, and live service game content creators. 
  • Strong experience in Live Service campaign management, overseeing ongoing influencer engagement for long-term game franchises. 
  • Proven success in negotiating and managing influencer/talent agreements. 
  • Experience executing global marketing campaigns for AAA games, live service titles, or gaming peripherals. 
  • Strong relationship management, strategic thinking, and communication skills. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with occasional travel. 
  • Passion for gaming, esports, and the PlayStation brand. 

 

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role
is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$136,700 - $205,100 USD

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.

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