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Job Title

Publishing Manager

Department

Publishing

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Salary

120K - 135K

DUE TO COVID-19, CANDIDATES SHOULD BE FLEXIBLE REGARDING REMOTE VS. IN-OFFICE AND MUST BE VACCINATED AND SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION.

PETROL, a leading full-service advertising agency specializing in progressive marketing for some of the biggest brands in tech, sports, and video gaming—among many more—is seeking a full-time Publishing Manager. With dedicated departments for print services, motion graphics, AV, social media, interactive/digital, as well as media planning & buying, we regularly develop fully integrated global marketing campaigns for some major brands across genres.

We are developing and launching a new publishing model for developers, publishers and investors, delivering fully integrated global marketing campaigns for major brands across genres. 

The Publishing Manager will act as the centralized hub and liaison between all the various teams involved in publishing and the EVP/CSO. This person will act as a “conductor” in seeing that the Creative, Strategy, Media, Social Strategy, Product, and Business Development teams are working in harmony to achieve the determined objectives. You understand the nuances of each of these disciplines, while having the ability to work directly with development teams to ensure the vision of the developers and the teams who execute on the vision are aligned.

You will communicate frequently with the executives on the status of multiple IP’s that are in the pipeline, and work with them to define this new process and service while spearheading an initiative that could lead to an entirely new way of doing business with developers and launching games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a variety of teams that are involved in publishing including Creative, Strategy, Media, Social, Product, Business Development, and Marketing ensuring their strategies are aligned with the objectives and vision of the developers.
• Effectively communicate between various teams and report on the status to the EVP/CSO.
•  Ensure all teams are working together, and communication is streamlined.
•   Contribute significantly with the executives and respective teams to fine-tune this new role that services developers, other publishers and investors, leading to growth.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with the developers, reporting to them the status of each phase of their publishing roadmap.
• Effectively communicate cross-functionally in resolving problems, misunderstandings, and working to avoid perceived issues.
• Able to manage expectations in a diplomatic fashion cross-functionally, as well as with outside partners.
• Assist in managing the production team responsible for designing, developing and executing operational and promotional initiatives for the game(s)
• Work and collaborate with the internal and external development team to set the direction and strategy for the game to maximize the success of the game
• Perform detailed analysis and work through multi-layered problems to reach a solution
• Create and execute plans for events and sales to generate revenue

• Plan updates and maintenance scheduling, revenue promotion planning, item pricing and strategic content adjustments
•  See to the completion of an array of projects and initiatives supporting the broader short and long-term brand, marketing, and communication strategies
• Ensure effective management of multiple projects from inception through implementation by coordinating projects to ensure the on-time completion and quality of all tasks and deliverables.
• Projects related to PR, merchandise, tradeshows and promo events (in-game and in-person)
• Ensure that all assets meet corporate and brand guidelines and quality standards

 Examples include 

• Strategy
  • See that the brand/IP strategy is on point and is designed to achieve developers’ expectations.
  • Ensure plans are updated and maintained to reflect timing, revenue promotion planning, pricing and strategic content adjustments.
• Project Management
  • Effective coordination and management of multiple-teams workflow, working together from inception through implementation by coordinating projects to ensure on-time completion and quality of all tasks.
• Branding
  •  Hold team accountable for successful PR, merchandise, tradeshows and promotional events (in-game and in-person) are executed as needed.
• Media
  • Ensure local, national and global media campaigns are in sync with the overall publishing strategy.
  • Social Media
•  Production
  •  Ensuring design development and execution of operational and promotional initiatives are on track.
•  Creative
  • See that creative is delivering assets that meet all corporate, brand and quality standards.
• Business Development
  • Manage relationships with external marketing and distribution companies in various territories, as it relates to each publishing deal.
• Developers
  • Effectively communicating with developers and internal stakeholders in crystalizing the direction and strategy for the game, minimize workflow interruptions or changes that could be caused by teams’ miscommunication.
  • Can manage the expectations of developers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 6 years of experience in gaming.
•  Understand the publishing landscape, both traditional and digital.
• Must have gaming industry experience across all platforms.
•  Strong emotional intelligence and diplomatic approach to overseeing multiple faucets of a complex plan.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Successfully managed a minimum of five publishing deals.
• Has the ability to see the big picture and how it all works together, where Creative, Strategy, Media, Social, Product, Business Development and Marketing to successfully launch a new game,
•  Able to oversee and guide this process while keeping the executives abreast of the status of all pending publishing deals.
• Ability to think creatively, and take initiative for improving workflow, creating efficiencies, and continually modifying this new publishing service to meet the needs of developers today.
•  Interested in and passionate about driving change, improving processes, and being an integral contributor to constantly improving how publishing as a service is offered in the marketplace.
• Hybrid, Los Angeles Metro 
• Some travel required, including potential international travel.

All final candidates MUST complete and pass a background check

While performing the duties of this job, you'll be frequently sitting at and using a computer and phone. You might occasionally need to stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 10 pounds. We'll make reasonable accommodations for associates with disabilities to help them succeed in performing this job's essential functions.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other protected characteristic. 

Job Title

Senior Accountant - Financial Planning and Analysis

Salary

$75K to $85K

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

5-10 years

DUE TO COVID-19, CANDIDATES SHOULD BE FLEXIBLE REGARDING REMOTE VS. IN-OFFICE AND MUST BE VACCINATED AND SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION. 

PETROL, a leading full-service advertising agency specializing in progressive marketing for some of the biggest brands in tech, sports, and video gaming—among many more—is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant - Financial Planning and Analysis.

With dedicated departments for print services, motion graphics, AV, social media, interactive/digital, as well as media planning & buying, we regularly develop fully integrated global marketing campaigns for some major brands across genres.

OVERVIEW
Prepare financial reports, perform research and analysis, maintain the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, assist with audit preparations, and carry out other accounting duties as may be required.

 In order to be successful at this role the candidate must meet the following requirements:

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

•    Perform account analysis of transactions and activity.

•    Liaise with other departments responsible for activity – e.g. capital expenditure, insurance, travel, prepaids, other overhead.

•    Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

•    Maintain supporting files such as fixed set register, insurance policies and prepaid tracking

•    Assist with Monthly close, research of transactions, and reporting.

•    Prepare and manage monthly uploads and reporting in foreign-owner reporting system

•    Assist with preparation of Annual Budget and monthly projections of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow

•    Assist with monthly Budget vs. Actual analysis of transactions

•    Assists with internal and external audit requests and bank reporting.

•    Assists with internal and external audit requests and bank reporting.

•    Liaise within Finance, other departments, executives, and foreign owners on research and information requests.

•    Participate in continual process improvement regarding general ledger, data analysis and reporting.  Serve as back-up for other Finance team members and perform other duties as assigned.      

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (essential functions of this position):

•        Minimum- 5 years related experience.

•        Required - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance 

•    Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including accruals and deferrals.

•       Excellent English skills, for both written and speaking communication

•    Strong analytical and quantitative skills٫ with accuracy and attention to detail

•    Strong data manipulation skills, and Excel/Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, v and x lookup and index formulas.

•    Strong work ethic and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and self-review of work without with little supervision

•   Highly organized with excellent time management skills, with abilities to handle tight deadlines and dynamic environments.

•   Ability to be flexible as processes develop or change, or ad hoc requests are made. 

•    Great interpersonal skills and professional conduct and communication with various departments, executives, outside vendors, auditors, and consultants.

•    Excellent problem solving - identifies issues and potential solutions in a timely manner and works collaboratively toward efficient and effective solutions.

•    A strong customer-service approach – managing difficult situations with tact and diplomacy and being open to feedback to improve service and abilities.

•    Thirst for knowledge, contribution and desire for continuous improvement, automation of routine tasks, and finding efficiencies in processes.

•    Safety and security—the individual will adhere to all safety and security policies; including, but not limited to, confidential information, both physical and digital security of data and equipment. 

All final candidates MUST complete and pass background screening and pre-employment assessment testing. 

While performing the duties of this job, you'll frequently be sitting at and using a computer and phone. You might occasionally need to stand, walk, reach, and lift up to 10 pounds. We'll make reasonable accommodations for associates with disabilities to help them succeed in performing this job's essential functions.

Petrol Advertising, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other protected characteristic.