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 NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 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

The Global Partnerships team at 2K is seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial thinker that’s ready to join a revenue-generating team working on deals across all sports titles that 2K develops and publishes. In a typical day, you will support the Sr. Manager working on deals large and small while talking about basketball (NBA 2K), wrestling (WWE 2K), tennis (TopSpin 2K) and golf (PGA TOUR 2K) with companies like Adidas, Pepsi, Snickers, Puma and Mastercard. You’ll be tasked with strengthening our IP and delighting our consumers through creative and authentic partner integrations inside of the game and collaborations outside of the game on a global scale.

• Structure, negotiate and finalize strategic partnerships that drive revenue and brand awareness for the company including in-game integration, out-of game sponsorships, dynamic media campaigns and retail/QSR promotions

• Work closely with colleagues on 2K Global Partnerships and Licensing to manage and support all of 2K’s external partners including asset delivery and approvals

• Develop sales toolkit including pitch presentations, one-sheets, case studies,, media valuation and industry benchmark analysis

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all partners, agencies and licensors

• Seek out partnership opportunities with league partners and in new categories to maximize the revenue potential of 2K IP while maintaining brand integrity

• Work cross-functionally with other internal 2K teams across Licensing, Business Units, Commercial, Product Marketing, Brand and Development to craft and execute well-rounded partnership programs that achieve the partner’s goals

• Collaborate with 2K legal counsel to review NDA’s and develop contracts. Work closely with other internal stakeholders such as 2K Finance to ensure incoming revenue is being properly tracked and invoiced

• Develop strong and accurate partner recap reports inclusive of in and out of game metrics across owned channels (i.e., in-game ads, social media metrics)

• Revenue forecasting, tracking & category analysis

• Retail promotion analysis

• Must be open to travel at least once/quarter

What Will Make You A Great Fit

We’re looking for a candidate with extensive partnerships experience who has interest and experience in developing marketing and promotional programs. Strong presentation skills, creative problem solving, a commercial mindset and the ability to assess partnership campaigns and programs will make you a perfect fit.

• BS/BA Required; MBA preferred

• 5+ years in partnerships and/or sales, preferably with some exposure to interactive entertainment brands; video game, sports and/or media experience, a plus

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Extremely organized, self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work quickly and efficiently across multiple products & groups

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,000 and $134,000 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.