Program Manager, Studio Partnerships

Arizona State University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University\'s GAME School in Los Angeles is launching a new Game Studio Production program. We are seeking a Program Manager, Studio Partnerships to help build it from the ground up, focusing on fundraising, resource development, and industry relationships that connect students to real career pathways.

The Program Manager will identify funding sources for student projects, events, and equipment, and develop internship pipelines with LA game studios, collaborating with faculty and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in fundraising, development, or program management within higher education or entertainment fields.
• Familiarity with game development or studio production pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from studios, publishers, industry partners, alumni, and foundations.
• Support recruitment efforts for GAME programs in Los Angeles in coordination with leadership.
• Develop internship and job-shadow pipelines with game studios and related companies.
• Build and sustain relationships with industry partners as a primary liaison for the program.
• Draft proposals, sponsorships, grants, and donor communications.
• Collaborate with faculty to align fundraising priorities with curricular needs.
• Represent the program at industry events and conferences.
• Develop relations with industry partners to align training with employer needs and emerging tech.
• Support strategic planning, special projects, and reporting led by the Director & LA Faculty.

Skills

Fundraising & donor relations

Relationship building

Program management

Industry networking

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Program Manager, Studio PartnershipsApply: Off-Campus: Los Angeles: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 14, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR128834**Job Profile:**Development Analyst 3**Job Family:**Development**Time Type:**Full time**Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.****Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary: Identifies and cultivates relationships with priority donors and prospects, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other staff to meet predetermined fundraising goals.**Job Description:**Arizona State University's GAME School is launching a new Game Studio Production program based in Los Angeles, and we are seeking a Program Manager, Studio Partnerships to help build it from the ground up. This role is central to the program's growth and sustainability, with a primary focus on fundraising, resource development, and building the industry relationships that connect students to real career pathways. The Program Manager will identify and cultivate funding sources for student projects, program events, and equipment needs, while also developing internship pipelines with game studios throughout the Los Angeles industry ecosystem. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives at the intersection of relationship-building, development, and program operations, and who wants to play a foundational role in shaping a new academic program within the games industry's most concentrated hub. About The GAME SchoolThe GAME School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is a leading transdisciplinary school that specializes in the integration of the human physical experience with computation and digital media. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in media arts and sciences with a range of concentrations and an undergraduate in game design. Other program options include collaborations with other ASU schools, a minor and a certificate in media arts and sciences, and a certificate in artificial intelligence and digital media. MissionThe GAME School educates the next generation of learners and empowers them with technofluency — its development, application and implications. The school prepares students to be socially aware, critically thinking global citizens who strive to bring about positive change in a society that will be increasingly shaped by revolutions in new technologies.**Position Salary Range:**$70,304 - $80,000 annually depending on experience within posted range. **Essential Duties:*** Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from studios, publishers, industry partners, alumni, and foundations to support student projects, program events, and equipment acquisition.* Support recruitment efforts for the GAME programs in Los Angeles as needed, in coordination with program leadership and admissions* Develop and maintain a pipeline of internship and job-shadow opportunities with game studios, publishers, and related companies in the Los Angeles area* Build and sustain relationships with industry contacts, serving as a primary liaison between the program and prospective partners and donors* Draft proposals, sponsorship packages, grant applications, and donor communications* Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to align fundraising priorities with curricular and student needs* Represent the program at industry events, conferences, and networking functions* Develop relations with industry partners to ensure alignment of training programs with employer needs and emerging technologies.* Support strategic planning, special projects, and reporting efforts led by the Director & LA Faculty **Desired Qualifications:*** 3-5 Years of experience working within or fundraising for the video game industry, entertainment industry, or related creative fields* Existing network of contacts within Los Angeles-area game studios or publishers* Experience developing internship or workforce pipeline programs* Experience in higher education advancement, development, or program management* Familiarity with game development processes and studio production pipelines **Working Environment:*** Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, manipulating a computer mouse and using a telephone* Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work* Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds* Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts* Clearly communicate to perform essential functions**Department Statement:**The Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM; the School of Art; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; The GAME School; and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre; as well as the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. With programs ranked top 20 and more than 135 degree and certificate options in art, architecture, dance, design, fashion, film, gaming, media arts and sciences, music, and more, plus expert faculty, state-of-the-art immersive media facilities, notable performing arts venues, and national and international partnerships, the Herberger Institute is a powerhouse of art, culture and design and a model of inclusive excellence.In a rapidly changing world, design and the arts aren’t luxuries—they’re essential. At the Herberger Institute, we harness the transformative power of creativity to solve real-world challenges and shape a more compassionate, connected future. Our students work across disciplines—combining science, engineering, design, storytelling and the arts—to create solutions that benefit people and the planet. We’re expanding access, removing barriers and providing the resources students need to thrive, because the talent to shape the future is already here. 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