Game Brand Manager

Also called: Game Marketing Manager

Plans marketing campaigns for video game launches.

A day in the life

A game brand manager plans a trailer debut, a big influencer campaign, and merchandise for a game launch. They track sales and player numbers after release.

Pay over a career

Starting
$70k
Typical
$115k
High
$180k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's in marketing or business, then a few years as a marketing coordinator at a game publisher or agency.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Marketing.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI makes ads and targeting faster; launch strategy and partnerships stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Marketing, Business, Art, AP Statistics.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-2021.

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