Publishing Manager

Are you an experienced live service games leader ready to shape a new cross-platform shooter from the ground up?

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious, unreleased live service project and play a key role in defining its publishing and operational strategy for a global audience.

This role sits at the intersection of creative strategy, live operations, and market execution, with a strong focus on the North American market. You will help build structure, direction, and best practice from a zero base, working closely with development and publishing leadership across regions.

About the role...

You will contribute to the launch and long-term success of a new multi-platform live service shooting game. The project is still in development, so discretion and comfort working with evolving information are essential. The role requires deep understanding of cross-platform ecosystems, live service publishing, and player expectations in Western markets.

What you’ll be doing:

• Shape publishing and live service strategy for a new cross-platform shooter
• Contribute to operational planning, live service frameworks, and go-to-market execution
• Apply deep knowledge of North American player behaviour and market dynamics
• Collaborate with development and publishing leadership across international locations
• Help define structure, workflows, and strategic direction from an early-stage foundation
• Provide creative and strategic input across live operations, content cadence, and long-term planning
• Act as a senior stakeholder working across time zones and regions

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in live service game publishing, operations, or product leadership
• Strong experience working on or operating live service shooting games
• Proven understanding of cross-platform environments and multi-platform ecosystems
• Deep familiarity with the North American games market and live service expectations
• Experience on comparable titles such as tactical shooters, FPS, or action live service games
• A strategic, creative mindset with the ability to build structure from the ground up
• Comfort working on unreleased projects with limited externally shareable information
• Experience working with agencies or creative partners is a plus

Location and setup:

• Working location: Korea or Madison, Wisconsin
• Hybrid or on-site depending on location and team needs

If you are a senior live service games professional who thrives in zero-to-one environments and wants to help define the future of a new cross-platform shooter, this role could be an excellent next step. Apply now, or email Joe McKernan - jm@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.