Director, GamesIndustry.biz - PCMag.com : Job Details

About Us:

GamesIndustry.biz is a part of IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

The Director of GamesIndustry.biz takes overall ownership of our leading games trade brand, ensuring its reputation for integrity, credibility and quality remain unquestioned while continuously evaluating and evolving our offering to maintain its leadership position in the sector.

The Director focuses on pursuing commercial opportunities in events, research and editorial media worldwide, with a strong emphasis on global expansion. Collaborating closely with the IGN Entertainment Managing Editor and the GamesIndustry.biz editorial team, they work to enhance the brand's reach and actively engage its audience while identifying and developing new commercial ventures in events, editorial platforms and content coverage.

Having extensive relationships and experience establishing new relationships is essential in coordinating a diverse network of industry contacts. This will enable us to understand the changing needs of our trade audience, improve our B2B events, and collaborate with the editorial and sales teams. Furthermore, these connections will help us capitalize on commercial opportunities that arise from valuable insights.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve global expansion and success of GI as the go to leader for gaming industry information.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with the global games industry leaders.
• Establish the Director role as a figurehead of the brand in the UK, US, AU and ROW.
• Work with the IGN Entertainment Managing Editor in supporting the editorial team, growing readership and audience engagement, while protecting their integrity and editorial independence.
• Work with the Sales team and the Events team to deliver profitability across the brand and ensure successful delivery of promotions and partnerships.
• Drive website and newsletter development with the Innovation and email marketing teams.
• Partner with the HR team to develop our roles, email and user-data products.
• Ensure the objectives and goals of the role are being met.
• Responsible for the brand's P&L, including cost management.
• Identify event and industry organizations worldwide to work with, and implement media and commercial partnerships with them.
• Internally, present and communicate a clear vision for the brand and its development to the Management team, and the wider company.

• Extensive knowledge of the games industry and an enviable contact book.
• Track record of success in hybrid commercial / editorial / B2B events management roles.
• Ability to collaborate with an experienced editorial team, while protecting independence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various internal teams across different fields, as well as external editorial, commercial, and events partners.
• An understanding of how to run a profitable business and how to navigate a P&L.
• Strong business insight, acumen and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Instinctive ability to lead and grow positive relationships.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of autonomy, determination and drive.
• Positive solution-oriented attitude and team mentality.
• Show passion and excitement about the gaming and entertainment industry.

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F. Due to events and obligations, there may be a need to work extended hours and weekends from time to time.
• Travel Requirements: There is an expectation that this role will need to be able to travel within the US and internationally for events and for meetings with clients, as needed.
• Physical Requirements: This role involves standard office-based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
• Work Model: This role will be expected to work out of our Los Angeles office on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days per week.

Our Culture and Values:

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here's the good stuff about us…

• You'll make an impact. We reach 400MM monthly unique users. We're big time, but we're not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
• We've got a big presence, but a small team.
• We have fun. It's all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
• We're passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.

Ziff Davis Gaming offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you're seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.

Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.