Sr. Manager, Gaming Player Marketing

Santa Monica, CA (On-site)

$86K/yr – $128K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the end-to-end talent program for Red Bull's gaming roster, from identification and onboarding to activation, performance management, and cross-functional execution.

  • Own end-to-end project management for key Player gaming initiatives
  • Translate Player ideas, passions, and creative concepts into strategic Red Bull projects

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of Players across professional gaming, esports organizations, and content creation, balancing established talent with emerging Players who align with Red Bull’s brand and long-term strategy.
  • Negotiate agreements covering performance expectations, content and social media commitments, compensation, branding rights, and schedules.
  • Onboard new gaming and esports athletes, providing brand, product, and communications training, and setting performance goals.
  • Own day-to-day communication and relationship management with Players and their teams, serving as a trusted point of contact to align on upcoming activations, deliverables, content plans, events, and long-term partnership opportunities while ensuring plans are executed seamlessly.
  • Monitor the health and performance of the Player roster, providing feedback and guidance for performance improvement.
  • Drive ideation of innovative Player project ideas, giving Players Wiiings to bring their ideas and creativity to life.
  • Stay informed on global and local gaming trends, titles, teams, and stakeholders to shape comprehensive marketing strategies.
  • Serve as a primary link for the gaming program, ensuring alignment with all stakeholders and partners.
  • Lead the strategic development and execution of high-impact Player gaming projects and events, driving innovation to keep Red Bull at the forefront of the gaming landscape.
  • Own end-to-end project management for key Player gaming initiatives, from long-term strategic planning and concept development through execution, ensuring alignment with broader business and marketing objectives.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in gaming, esports, talent, or entertainment marketing, including significant experience managing high-profile talent, partnerships, and complex projects.
  • Strong understanding and industry relationships across the gaming and esports ecosystem, including major game titles and publishers/developers, professional Players and teams, leagues, tournaments, creators, and other key stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to develop and lead talent and partnership strategies, balancing the needs of Players with broader brand, business, and marketing objectives.
  • Strong strategic and project management skills, with demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives from ideation through execution and measurement.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with some of the biggest names in gaming while effectively influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders who may not be endemic to the industry.
  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • 401k Match
  • Family Leave
  • PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule
  • Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)
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Sr. Manager, Gaming Player Marketing

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