MISSION
The purpose of this role is to lead the relationship and represent YGG Play's interests with third party studios. The Publishing Manager will provide critical feedback on product and monetization strategies to ensure commercial success, and will be ultimately responsible for the smooth launch, operation, and P&L management of third-party games on behalf of YGG Play.
OUTCOMES
- Within the first 3 months: Successfully lead a third-party game from the development phase through to its launch, demonstrating full ownership and a deep understanding of the publishing process.
- Within the first 4 months: Manage at least one post-launch game, actively working to increase and/or maintain its monetization and overall performance.
- Within the first 6 months: Standardize and formalize the company's approach to third-party games publishing, creating repeatable and scalable processes for future launches.
COMPETENCIES
Experience & Knowledge:
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the gaming industry is required, with previous experience in games publishing being a significant advantage.
- Has a deep understanding of game publishing, monetization strategies, and the competitive landscape.
- Experience with Web3 or crypto is a strong plus.
Execution & Management:
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable with and willing to take full ownership of project timelines and outcomes.
- Highly skilled in managing both internal and external stakeholders to ensure games are launched on time and meet objectives.
- Systematic and highly organized, able to manage their own time and set up effective processes for others on the project.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Publishing Operations, Marketing, Data, and third-party studio counterparts.
- Able to work effectively with both synchronous and asynchronous communication.
- Clear and creative thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem Solving & Ownership:
- Leads like a founder: identifies and solves complex problems.
- Comfortable navigating the ambiguity and chaos of an early-stage company.
- Able to communicate new ideas and experiment without being paralyzed by the fear of failure.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
- This is a fully remote position open to candidates worldwide.
- Must be willing to travel multiple times per year for team meetings and events.
- The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive compensation and are willing to pay accordingly for exceptional talent.
- Flexible working hours with consideration for different time zones.
- Regular virtual team meetings and collaboration sessions.
- Individuals seeking employment at Yield Guild Games are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
ABOUT US
Yield Guild Games (YGG) is a global collective of gamers, creators, and builders turning play into opportunity. As a Web3 game publisher, YGG is the go-to destination for the “Casual Degen” to discover new games and experiences. Its community-powered model makes YGG both a distribution channel and a launch engine, supporting games from go-to-market to post-launch. It gives developers access to Web3-native contributors who test, shape gameplay, create content, onboard players, and drive engagement from the inside out — while also giving contributors a stake in the ecosystems they help grow.
