Release Manager, Publishing (6 month project hire)

1 week, 1 day ago
Contract
Senior
Project and Program Management
Skydance

Skydance

Skydance Media is a leading entertainment company founded in 2010, creating immersive worlds and compelling stories through feature films, TV shows, and interactive platforms.

Media
251-1K
Founded 2017
$1600M raised

Description

  • Own submissions for patches, content drops, and store page updates across first-party platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo.
  • Advise teams on platform compliance requirements, best practices, and new platform opportunities.
  • Build and maintain release schedules with the Executive Producer and developer.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between development teams and first-party platform partners.
  • Coordinate with Localization, Marketing, and Development to keep releases on schedule 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.

Requirements

  • Experience shipping on all major platforms as a Release Manager, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.
  • Hands-on experience with first-party submission and certification processes.
  • Expert knowledge of platform requirements such as TRCs, XRs, lotcheck, and similar standards.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult conversations.
  • A proactive mindset and comfort owning outcomes.
  • Excellent organizational skills with a solutions-first attitude.
  • Genuine passion for games and a solid understanding 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.
  • This is a 6-month project hire with the potential for extension and/or conversion to staff hire.

Benefits

  • Annual salary range of $85,000 to $102,000 in Los Angeles.
  • Hybrid/remote work indicated by #LI-hybrid and #Remote.
  • Potential for extension or conversion to a staff role.

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