Content Acquisition Manager, Team 17
Video game development & publishing
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Video game development & publishing
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To represent the spirit of independent games.
Role
Who you are
- As Team17 continues to grow, it is crucial that to be successful in this role, the role holder is experienced in the process of game build evaluation with a strong understanding of commercial elements that can make games successful
- They must be an effective communicator, a strategic thinker, with the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary and cross-department effort to ensure we are working efficiently together in a fast-moving environment, to identify, target, and convert opportunities in order to maintain a leading position in the market
- Experience evaluating game builds at various stages of development
- An eye for detail and an understanding of what makes a game great
- Good knowledge of the PC and console games market, with an interest across a broad range of genres, player trends and emerging titles
- Able to communicate game evaluations and feedback clearly and concisely, both verbally and through written reports for a variety of stakeholders
- Commercially aware, with a curiosity for identifying promising games, understanding market potential, and supporting opportunities from initial discovery through to evaluation
- Proactive and organised, able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously, take ownership of tasks, and keep projects moving with appropriate guidance
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build strong face to face relationships with industry professionals and represent the company professionally at conferences, showcases, and other events
- Experience working within CRM software packages or similar tools to maintain accurate records, track opportunities, and contribute to good data quality and pipeline management
- Previous experience within an indie games publisher is highly advantageous
What the job involves
- The Content Acquisition Manager role is part of the Content & Acquisitions team within Team17
- This is a key role within the organisation and as a vital member of the business the role holder will be responsible primarily for evaluating content and IP opportunities from game developers, as well as sourcing new content as part of the Content Acquisition team
- In this pivotal role, the role holder will support critical initiatives that shape the future of Team17’s gaming portfolio, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to help curate commercially viable and high-quality games from passionate game developers around the world; then coordinating the management of those opportunities through our due-diligence process to contract negotiations and signing
- Evaluate a wide variety of games, often in early or in-development builds, setting up and troubleshooting builds where required, identifying technical issues, and ensuring appropriate access is provided to internal stakeholders
- Review incoming games and prototypes, providing clear and constructive feedback on gameplay, accessibility, strengths, risks and commercial potential, while developing an understanding of both developer and player perspectives
- Support the identification and progression of commercially promising games through Team17's Greenlight process, helping assess their suitability for the Team17 and wider Everplay publishing labels
- Prepare objective and insightful game evaluations and recommendations, communicating key findings and supporting investment discussions across games at different stages of development
- Contribute to Team17's Greenlight process by working closely with colleagues across Content, Production, Marketing and other departments to help identify and progress the strongest publishing opportunities
- Attendance at global industry events and conferences will be required, representing Team17
Our take
Team17 has developed and published some of the most popular and recognisable video and mobile games, such as Overcooked!, The Escapists and Moving Out. Its portfolio of 110+ games have won awards from several prestigious organisations, such as BAFTA, TIGA and Game Critics.
It has not always been plain sailing for the company. Back in 2022, it had to cancel an NFT project and also review its business practices after staffer complaints. But it also exceeded market expectations that year, increasing sales and making several acquisitions to expand its umbrella of companies.
With a varied portfolio of companies, Team17 boasts appeal to a vast section of gamers. And, since its games are available for download on a wide range of platforms, it is able to reach much of this market, enabling it to keep growing into the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Sep 2016
$22.1m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $22.1m
Company benefits
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- BUPA Health & Dental Care
- Hybrid & Remote Working
- Subsidised Fitness
- Shares Plan
- Console Loans (interest-free up to a value of £500 per annum)
- Life Assurance (x4 salary)
- Company Social Events
- Pension Plans
- Bike to Work Scheme
Company HQ
Wakefield, UK
Leadership
Debbie Bestwick
(Founder & Non-Exec Director)As the Group CEO, oversees Team17 PLC - Team17 Games Label, StoryToys, The Label & Astragon. Current Team17 Software Commercial & Legal Director.
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