Head of Publishing

Appodeal, Inc.; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Appodeal, Inc. in Barcelona is seeking a Head of Publishing to lead and grow its Accelerator program. This strategic role requires deep expertise in mobile game publishing and user acquisition.

The ideal candidate will drive the execution of the publishing strategy, manage partnerships, and optimize financial performance to ensure long-term success. Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in the mobile app monetization space.

Formación

• 10+ years in leadership roles within game publishing, mobile gaming, or a related field.
• Proven experience in mobile game publishing with a strong track record.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a scalable and data-driven strategy for game publishing.
• Identify and onboard high-potential game titles.
• Oversee the financial performance of the publishing unit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with game developers.

Conocimientos

P&L responsibility

Mobile game publishing

User acquisition

Monetization strategies

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Educación

Degree in Marketing, Business, or related

Descripción del empleo

Appodeal is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence. We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona, and Parkland (FL), along with remote team members worldwide. Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space.

Appodeal is looking for a Head of Publishing to lead and grow our Accelerator program. This is a strategic leadership role for someone with deep expertise in mobile game publishing, user acquisition, and monetization. The ideal candidate will drive the execution of our accelerator strategy, manage key partnerships, and optimize performance to ensure long‑term success.

As Head of Publishing, you will be responsible for expanding our portfolio, maximizing revenue, and ensuring that our games achieve their full market potential. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to develop a thriving publishing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Publishing Strategy: Develop and execute a scalable and data‑driven strategy for game publishing, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Portfolio Growth: Identify and onboard high‑potential game titles, working with developers to enhance their marketability, monetization, and performance.
• Market & Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends, analyzing competitor strategies and emerging opportunities to refine our publishing approach.
• P&L Management: Oversee the financial performance of the publishing unit, ensuring profitable growth and optimal resource allocation.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Product, Monetization, User Acquisition teams to ensure seamless execution and performance optimization.
• Partner & Developer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with game developers, fostering long‑term partnerships.
• Performance Tracking & Optimization: Continuously analyze key metrics, adjusting strategies to improve retention, engagement, and monetization.
• Team Leadership & Culture: Lead a team of publishing professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.

Requirements

• You've personally owned P&L responsibility and can point to measurable outcomes: portfolio ARPU growth, studio retention rates, revenue scaled.
• Proven experience in mobile game publishing, with a strong track record of launching and scaling successful titles.
• 10+ years in leadership roles within game publishing, mobile gaming, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of user acquisition, monetization strategies, and ASO.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and optimize publishing strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑building skills for managing developers and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience collaborating across distributed teams.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working within an integrated adtech‑to‑publishing model.

With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team.

Join us and help shape the future of mobile app success!