About the role

  • Publishing Manager managing overall publishing and live operations for XR game titles at Soul Assembly. Collaborating with creative teams to ensure commercial success and player-focused gaming experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all pre-launch and live marketing support, including content creation, social media, public relations, and budget ownership.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive publishing and marketing plans to maximize the success of every title.
  • Engage with key partners and first parties to secure product support and manage the full asset approval process.
  • Oversee first-party store presence, including pricing strategies, sales events, and product lifecycle transitions.
  • Own performance reporting and live service analysis, providing actionable insights to the development teams.
  • Conduct market research and sales forecasting in collaboration with Finance and Product Directors to guide studio strategy.
  • Manage the customer service function and translate player feedback and bug reports into meaningful data for the dev team.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in the video game industry (or a relatable field), with a specific focus on publishing or live operations
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field or Equivalent work place experience of a similar role
  • Strong market knowledge: A deep understanding of current video game market trends and player behaviours
  • Analytical Prowess: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data into clear reports
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and as a core team member
  • Technical Proficiency: Professional experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience working with major platforms such as Meta, Apple, Google, or Steam
  • A genuine interest in XR gaming, future tech, and the broader video game industry.

Benefits

  • 25 days' annual leave (plus the option to buy 3 more)
  • Enhanced pension
  • Sick pay
  • Family leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Holiday buy schemes
  • Length-of-service rewards
  • Regular fun—think pub nights, cinema outings, and team-building adventures

Job title

Publishing Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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