At Keywords, we are using our passion for games, technology and media to create a global services platform for video games and beyond. Our aim is to become the “go to” provider of technical services.

We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences.

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading video game companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

As the Business Development Manager - Marketing (Engage service line), your primary mission is to drive strategic revenue growth within the North American Video Games market. You will leverage your deep industry expertise to secure high-value partnerships with global games publishers, articulating Keywords Studios’ unique ability to find, attract, and engage players through data-driven insights and creative marketing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Revenue Driver: Identify, prospect, and close high-value opportunities specifically targeting major global game publishers and developers.
• Service Articulation: Expertly sell the full suite of Engage Marketing Services, tailored for the gaming lifecycle:
• Strategy & Insight: Utilizing Keywords Insights for player-persona mapping and market analysis.
• Social & Influencer Marketing: Building community-centric social strategies and executing global influencer campaigns for AAA and Indie titles alike.
• PR & Outreach: Securing high-impact media coverage and managing reputation within the gaming community.
• Creative Production: Partnering with publishers to deliver trailers, key art, and high-impact digital assets.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a sales roadmap that prioritizes high-growth accounts within the gaming sector to exceed annual revenue targets.
• Relationship Management: Build and nurture executive-level relationships within the marketing and publishing departments of the world’s leading games companies.
• Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with our global creative and production studios to pitch integrated, world-class marketing solutions that meet complex client needs.
• Industry Representation: Serve as a brand ambassador at major gaming events, including GDC, Summer Game Fest, PAX, and Gamescom.