Manage end-to-end post-launch release process for a live title across consoles and PC. Own submissions, certification, and age-rating workflows; coordinate with development, localization, marketing, and platform partners; build and maintain release schedules; advise on platform compliance and feature approvals to deliver timely, high-quality patches and content updates.
Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of franchise-driven interactive entertainment. As part of a global storytelling company defined by iconic worlds and multigenerational fandom, we see gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come to life and evolve alongside the audiences who love them.
Through creativity, collaboration, and trust, we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.
Through creativity, collaboration, and trust, we empower our teams to push boundaries and turn bold ideas into experiences that resonate with fans around the world.
Do you want to craft games that challenge expectations and inspire players? Come build something extraordinary with us.
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Paramount Games is hiring a Release Manager to own the end-to-end launch process for one of our live titles. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of development and publishing, keeping every release moving smoothly from first submission to store front.
About the role
You'll be the driving force behind getting post-launch updates onto every platform, on time and without surprises. Working closely with the Executive Producer and the developer, you'll steer day-to-day releases, keep patches and content updates flowing, and support promotional launches along the way. This role suits someone who thinks in systems, spots problems before they become fires, and is always looking for a better way to run the process.
*This will be a 6 month project hire with the potential for extension and/or conversion to staff hire.
Responsibilities
- Own submissions (patches, content drops, store page updates) across first-party platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo)
- Advise teams on platform compliance requirements, emerging best practices, and new platform opportunities
- Build and maintain release schedules in partnership with the Executive Producer and developer
- Serve as the go-to point of contact between development teams and first-party partners
- Sync with Localization, Marketing, and Development to keep releases on track and high quality
- Act as the primary technical contact for platform partners
- Coordinate feature approval processes with platform holders as needed
- Manage age rating submissions with global rating boards
What you bring
- Experience shipping on all platforms as a Release Manager (Steam, EGS, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo)
- Hands-on experience with first-party submission and certification processes
- Expert knowledge of platform requirements: TRCs, XRs, lotcheck, and similar
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to hold your ground in tough conversations
- A proactive mindset and comfort owning outcomes
- Excellent organizational instincts paired with a solutions-first attitude
- Genuine passion for games and a solid grasp of the full development lifecycle
- Familiarity with JIRA, Asana, Miro, and Excel
- Awareness of relevant regulations such as CVAA, COPPA, and GDPR
- Prior experience on live-service titles
The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $85,000 – $102,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
#Interactive #LI-hybrid #Remote
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
#Interactive #LI-hybrid #Remote
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation is a diversified media company creating high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive/games, and animation divisions.
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