Senior Manager, Brand Marketing - Sports

who we are

2k is headquartered in novato, california and is a wholly owned label of take-two interactive software, inc. (nasdaq: ttwo). Founded in 2005, 2k games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2k’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include visual concepts, firaxis, hangar 13, catdaddy, cloud chamber, 31st union, hb studios, and 2k sportslab.

Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2k publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2k’s portfolio currently includes several aaa, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse nba️ 2k, renowned bioshock️, borderlands️, mafia, sid meier’s civilization️ and xcom️ brands; popular wwe️ 2k and wwe️ supercard franchises, topspin 2k25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed pga tour️ 2k

at 2k, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to come as you are and do your best work! We encourage all applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2k, we encourage you to apply!

what we need

we are looking for a senior manager, brand marketing to lead strategic brand marketing efforts for the wwe 2k franchise who will ultimately define the relationship between our products and our passionate global community. This is a unique opportunity to drive brand strategy and creative execution for one of the most dynamic, personality-rich ips in gaming.

you will play a pivotal role in shaping go-to-market strategies, leading cross-functional campaign planning, and collaborating with wwe and visual concepts to amplify the franchise’s global reach and cultural impact. You’ll own high-profile marketing initiatives from concept through execution, helping define how wwe 2k shows up across media, content, partnerships, and beyond.

we’re looking for a strategic storyteller who thrives at the intersection of sports entertainment, pop culture, and gaming. You understand brand building in a digital-first world and are unafraid to champion bold ideas that energize our fans and evolve our brand. You’ll need to be highly collaborative, endlessly curious, and relentlessly player-first in your approach.

what you’ll do

lead global brand strategy for wwe 2k, driving multi-channel campaign development in collaboration with product, creative, social, community, and media teams.

develop and execute global announce and launch campaigns, including trailers, cover athlete reveals, experiential activations, co-marketing programs, and influencer integrations.

translate strategic priorities into best-in-class creative assets and content that entertain, inspire, and grow fandom.

serve as the primary brand stakeholder in cross-functional campaign meetings, ensuring alignment across development, publishing, and wwe stakeholders.

partner closely with the wwe team on co-branded initiatives, talent activations, and milestone moments tied to wwe tentpole events (e.g. Wrestlemania, summerslam).

drive ongoing brand health by building and executing always-on player engagement and live service strategies, including content drops, seasonal beats, and in-game campaigns.

actively manage the creative development pipeline, providing clear and actionable feedback to internal and external agencies to ensure assets are on-brand, on-brief, and on-time.

track key campaign kpis and performance metrics in partnership with analytics and commercial strategy teams, applying insights to optimize future campaigns.

deepen our relationship with our players and gain an…