Manager, Influencer & Talent

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role.  If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

The Talent & Influencer Team is the cultural driver of the 2K brand and closely aligns its titles with the tentpole moments across sports, music, and fashion. 

We are looking for team members with a strong pulse and are well-versed in what’s happening across culture who can uncover unique and authentic ways for the 2K brand to show up during the appropriate moments.

The Manager, Talent & Influencer will play an integral role in managing and developing creator relationships, onboarding talent onto 2K campaigns, and integrating the 2K brand/game titles into creator initiatives that drive fan interest and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Driver of relationship development and communication with our current and new creators
• Build strong relationships with creator management teams
• Take the lead on sharing all game title strategy and activation plans with creators to help drive marketing and influencer strategy
• Develop workback schedules to ensure creator-led projects are on time and develop alignment across cross-functional 2K teams
• A key member of the team that shares creator feedback to help refine marketing campaigns
• Share creator tentpoles and activations with the greater team that are an ideal fit for the 2K brand/game titles
• Expert on tentpole moments that creators are driving and how the 2K brand can potentially integrate where it makes sense
• Ensure partnerships are not only beneficial for the 2K brand, but creator as well
• Assist in the development of 2K-owned content development by pitching appropriate talent where necessary

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• 5+ years of managing/leading creator relationships and campaigns
• Project Management experience
• Self-starter, Strategic Thinker, and Team Player (great working cross functionally)
• Deep knowledge AND relationships within the Creator Economy
• Entertainment/Gaming industry experience
• Expert in understanding what’s happening around culture (music, sports, and fashion)

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.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $80,100 and $120,000 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans 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.

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