Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Gaming Publishers, YouTube
Youtube
Apply to this job Los Angeles, CA, US New York, NY, US Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
Job description
About the Job
The Gaming Publisher Team's mission is to make YouTube the most valuable destination for Game Publishers to reach players and build communities around their games globally.
In concert with this mission, as partnership managers, we understand Games publishers' business needs, goals and milestones. Our team is proactive with Game Publishers to identify opportunities for new products, content and programs that can drive impact across key business objectives. This team executes product and content partnerships with Game Publishers to launch products to drive scaled adoption and usage of new features and products like YouTube playables and YouTube shopping.
We ensure publishers understand YouTube's vital role in their game ecosystem, how creators and viewers contribute to success of their games, and drive publisher investment in the YouTube creator ecosystem. Our team ensures Game Publishers drive YouTube Product adoption and Content priorities through deep partnerships.
In concert with this mission, as partnership managers, we understand Games publishers' business needs, goals and milestones. Our team is proactive with Game Publishers to identify opportunities for new products, content and programs that can drive impact across key business objectives. This team executes product and content partnerships with Game Publishers to launch products to drive scaled adoption and usage of new features and products like YouTube playables and YouTube shopping.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$204,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and evolve external relationships with partners and across the ecosystem, and manage partnerships with entities of all sizes.
- Negotiate and close content acquisition agreements and renewals to grow the catalog of games for YouTube Playables.
- Ideate and drive business agreements with potential partners and renewals/expansions for existing partners and build consensus with internal and external executives.
- Serve as the relationship manager for our current existing agreements. Help realize and optimize value from these partnerships while building effective long-term relationships.
- Develop cross-product area partner initiatives and execute go-to-market strategies to meet broader Google goals across rapidly changing industries.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience working in media, entertainment, or gaming industry in business development and partnerships.
- Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management.
- Experience managing agreements or partnerships.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working at a game publisher or platform on content marketing initiatives, creators/influencers, and maintaining business relationships.
- Experience with YouTube creation, strategy, and management.
- Experience managing end-to-end partnerships.
- Experience in and passion for the gaming space.
- Understanding of user journeys between in-game experiences and video platforms.
- Ability to leverage data to drive decisions and measure partnership effectiveness.
Additional Information
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About this role
Summary
Manage gaming publisher partnerships, negotiate agreements, and drive business growth on YouTube.
Job title
Strategic Partnerships Development Manager, Gaming Publishers, YouTube
Experience level
7+ years
Industry
media
Location requirements
Los Angeles, NY, San Bruno; remote possible
Salary
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$204,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
mediaentertainmentgamingagreementsbusiness developmentC-level management
Preferred skills
content marketingcreatorsYouTube strategyuser journeysdata analysis
Specializations
gamingcontent marketingpartnershipsmediacreators
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
On-site City
New York, NY, USA
On-site City
San Bruno, CA, USA
On-site City
Unknown location
Remote