HoYoverse · 22 hours ago
Publishing Strategist, North America - Varsapura
HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences and is seeking a strategic publishing professional for their upcoming UE5 open-world title in North America. The role involves shaping publishing and market strategies, collaborating with global teams, and translating player insights into actionable strategies to drive engagement and inform go-to-market planning.
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Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of the North America publishing strategy for HoYoverse’s upcoming UE5 open-world title from early testing to launch and live operations
Define player segmentation, target audiences, and positioning frameworks early enough to influence product direction and feature prioritization
Partner with cross-functional teams to validate gameplay hypotheses through structured player testing and feedback loops
Translate insights from early research into go-to-market plans and long-term publishing roadmaps, grounded in player behavior, category trends, and competitive dynamics
Contribute to pre-launch and live-ops forecasting, including opportunity sizing, KPI tracking, and prioritization
Provide data-backed insights and scenario analyses to inform regional and global strategic decisions
Collaborate closely with headquarters and other regional teams to ensure local strategies align with global vision while resonating with North American players
Lead consumer and player research programs to uncover motivations, behaviors, and preferences across North American audiences
Develop frameworks for player segmentation, focus testing, and community feedback, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches
Work cross-functionally with development and creative teams to integrate insights into product and marketing decisions, bridging player experience and brand storytelling
Partner with creative, media, and influencer teams to design and execute cross-media campaigns across entertainment, social, and content platforms
Support user growth, retention, and re-engagement strategies using data-driven experimentation and innovative engagement models
Continuously monitor campaign and market performance, translating analytics and feedback into actionable recommendations
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in game or entertainment publishing within North America, preferably including pre-launch and live-ops strategic planning
Proven experience supporting Asian or global entertainment IPs in U.S. market entry, with emphasis on consumer insight-driven strategy development
Deep understanding of North American player behavior, segmentation, and genre trends
Experience designing or applying player feedback and testing frameworks to guide marketing and product development decisions
Strong analytical and storytelling skills, able to connect data, creativity, and strategy
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication abilities within a global organization
Self-starter with a hands-on, adaptable mindset, comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment
Company
HoYoverse
HoYoverse is dedicated to providing players all over the world with immersive virtual world experiences. It is a sub-organization of miHoYo.
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