Program Manager, Studio Partnerships

Arizona State University • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $70,304 - $80,000

About The Position

Arizona State University's GAME School is launching a Game Studio Production program in Los Angeles and seeks a Program Manager, Studio Partnerships to help establish and grow the program. The role focuses on fundraising, resource development, and industry relationships that connect students with career pathways. The Program Manager will identify funding for student projects, program events, and equipment, and develop internship pipelines with game studios in the Los Angeles industry ecosystem.

The position works at the intersection of relationship-building, development, and program operations. It collaborates with faculty and program leadership to align fundraising with curricular and student needs, supports recruitment as needed, and contributes to strategic planning, special projects, and reporting. The role represents the program at industry events and serves as a liaison to prospective partners and donors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from studios, publishers, industry partners, alumni, and foundations for student projects, program events, and equipment.
• Support recruitment efforts for GAME programs in Los Angeles as needed, coordinating with program leadership and admissions.
• Develop and maintain internship and job-shadow opportunity pipelines with game studios, publishers, and related Los Angeles-area companies.
• Build and sustain industry relationships, 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 relationships with industry partners to align training programs with employer needs and emerging technologies.
• Support strategic planning, special projects, and reporting efforts led by the Director and LA Faculty.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of affordable benefit plans and programs.
• Access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates.
• Flexible work options at school or unit discretion, which may include alternative work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level