Senior Staff Brand Manager

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Senior Staff Brand Manager | Exclusive Games Marketing Los Angeles, CA (hybrid) Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking to hire a Senior Staff Brand Manager to support our exclusive games developed by PlayStation Studios. Reporting directly into the Senior Director, Global Brand Marketing, this role will work closely with a team of global marketers and partner with development studios to craft the brand and global go-to-market marketing strategy for several high-profile game titles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing and Brand Strategy Define global brand and product strategy, including positioning, unique selling points, and go-to-market approach based on strategic target audiences, market, and player insights. Lead global cross-functional teams, responsible for pulling together holistic global business results for their portfolio. Accountable for the success of the global marketing campaign. Ensure consistent representation of brand global activations while overseeing tactical execution on global campaigns for multiple titles. Manage internal creative teams and external agencies to deliver key marketing and creative assets and programs while ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders. Studio Partnership Partner with development studios to develop product marketing strategy for game titles, including determining appropriate target audiences, business models (financial models and/or monetization strategies), launch timing, and product/service feature sets. Ensure consumer insights are provided during the development of games through world‑class qualitative and quantitative research. Budget Management Financial responsibility for marketing strategies, initiatives and advertising related efforts for franchises. Manage global marketing budget for portfolio of titles.

REQUIREMENTS

Deep understanding of and experience working on and shipping AAA Game is a must, platform experience a plus. Demonstrated record of success in developing high impact global consumer strategies, mass market marketing campaigns, brand marketing, and direct to consumer performance‑based marketing, for a portfolio of games/services. Must have broad experience and understanding of all facets of the marketing discipline including consumer insights, product positioning, consumer promotions, online innovation and creative development. Ability of influencing and engaging external and internal stakeholders in a franchise brand vision. Extensive knowledge of and a passion for video games is a huge plus.

RELATED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

10+ years of brand and product marketing. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (MBA a plus). Benefits and Compensation 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. The estimated base pay range for this role is $192,100—$288,100 USD. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. 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 employee discounts for Sony products. Please note that Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees. 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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sony Interactive Entertainment