Editorial Manager – PlayStation Store

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PlayStation is hiring an Editorial Manager who will lead daily and weekly Store programming, shape global editorial standards, and mentor a cross regional team to make the PlayStation Store a daily destination for 100 plus million players. The role sits beneath the Director, Editorial and requires partnering with Product, Creative, Marketing and Store Ops across time zones to deliver cohesive calendars, compelling copy, and data driven optimizations. What matters most: 6 to 10 plus years in editorial or content program management in gaming, proven leadership, strong storytelling, and the ability to manage complex pipelines while upholding brand and legal standards. Tips for applicants: highlight global collaboration, A/B testing, mentoring, measurable impact, and comfort with a hybrid London or San Mateo setup.

Why PlayStation?

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Editorial Manager – PlayStation Store 

San Mateo, CA or London, UK (Hybrid)

Role Overview

The Editorial Manager plays a key leadership role in building the PlayStation Store into a true daily destination for players. Sitting directly below the Director, Editorial, this role oversees the execution of global editorial programs and helps shape planning, standards, and workflows across regions.

You will manage core elements of the global editorial engine — from daily and weekly programming to cross-functional coordination, creative briefing, and data-led optimization. You’ll help establish editorial best practices, support innovation, and mentor the wider Editorial team as we elevate the Store experience for more than 100 million players worldwide.

This is a highly cross-functional role, partnering with Product, Creative, Marketing, Store Operations, and global regional teams to ensure cohesive, timely, and impactful editorial delivery across the PlayStation ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leadership & Ownership

• Lead day-to-day execution of global editorial programs across PlayStation Store surfaces.
  
  
• Serve as a key editorial leader, supporting the Director, Editorial in driving vision into operational reality.
  
  
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Editorial team members and contributors across regions.
  
  

Editorial Program Delivery

• Oversee creation,curation, and delivery of daily and weekly editorial content, highlights, and narratives.
  
  
• Manage and refine global content calendars, ensuring visibility, alignment, and quality across regions.
  
  
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Product, and Store Operations to ensure assets and copy meet PlayStation standards and deadlines.
  
  

Global Coordination

• Partner with regional editorial leads (including Japan, Europe, Asia, LATAM) to execute coherent global programs and adapt content for local relevance while proactively looking for ways to expand the communication and impact of editorial work.
  
  
• Ensure alignment between global plans and regional publishing priorities, promotions, and seasonal beats.
  
  
• Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners across global time zones.
  
  

Standards, Process & Quality

• Help define and roll out editorial guidelines, tone-of-voice frameworks, and quality standards for global surfaces.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement across workflows, tooling, and planning rhythms.
  
  
• Ensure editorial content is accurate, engaging, inclusive, and aligned with brand and legal requirements.
  
  

Insights, Data & Experimentation

• Partner with Analytics & Insights teams to evaluate performance of editorial content and programs.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for optimisation, A/B testing, and iterative improvement.
  
  
• Support development of new editorial surfaces and formats that support the Store’s daily-destination vision.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10+ years experience in editorial, digital publishing, content strategy, or program management in the video games industry.
  
  
• Experience managing or mentoring editorial teams or content owners is a strong plus.
  
  
• Strong writing/editorial judgment with experience shaping narratives, curation, and player-centric content.
  
  
• Proven ability to manage complex content pipelines and deliver consistently at high quality.
  
  
• Experience in cross-functional global environments; strong communicator across teams and time zones.
  
  
• Deep understanding of gaming culture, trends, and the PlayStation audience.
  
  
• Analytical mindset and comfort using data to inform decisions and program improvements.
  
  
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

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