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Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Description The Opportunity Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and more! We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead ...

IGN

The Opportunity Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and more! We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation to help ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$210K - $340K/yr

Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios, breakout titles, and creative trends that can inform sourcing strategy and longer-term partnership ...

Netflix

OR · On-site

$210K - $340K/yr

Bring a strong understanding of the indie game development landscape, including emerging studios, breakout titles, and creative trends that can inform sourcing strategy and longer-term partnership ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...

INVIZ

Community Manager

Santa Monica, CA

$70K - $80K/yr

You've worked at an indie game studio, animation collective, or startup where creators, fans, and channels were part of a single living ecosystem. You're comfortable being a visible voice for the ...

Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4): For more information about the game, please check ...

Varsity Tutors

Blender Tutor

Mesa, AZ · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

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Blender Tutor

Eugene, OR · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

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Blender Tutor

Glen Cove, NY · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes understanding the full 3D production pipeline and connects Blender skills to indie game development, motion graphics, and digital art creation. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for indie game in the United States is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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One of the biggest challenges for Indie Game Developers is managing limited resources while handling various aspects of game creation, from programming and design to marketing and distribution. Time management and prioritization skills are essential to ensure that the project stays on track without sacrificing quality. Networking with other developers, seeking feedback early, and utilizing available online resources or communities can help overcome hurdles and refine your game. Many developers also find success by clearly defining the game's scope and focusing on building a strong, unique core experience rather than trying to match larger studio productions. Understanding these challenges and developing strategies to address them can significantly improve your chances for both creative fulfillment and commercial success.

What is an Indie Game job?

An Indie Game job refers to working in the development, design, marketing, or publishing of independently created video games. Unlike large studios, indie game teams are usually smaller, with individuals taking on multiple roles. These jobs can include game design, programming, art, sound design, and business management. Indie game developers often have more creative freedom but may face challenges in funding and marketing. Many indie developers work as freelancers or start their own game studios.

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To thrive as an Indie Game Developer, you need strong skills in game design, programming languages (such as C# or Unity), as well as a solid understanding of digital art and audio integration. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, and version control systems such as Git, is typically essential, though formal education is often less critical than portfolio quality. Creativity, self-motivation, and the ability to manage time effectively are key soft skills in this often self-driven field. These skills are crucial because indie developers often handle multiple aspects of game production and must independently push projects from concept to completion.

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Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation

Ziff Davis

Remote

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description
Position at IGN
The Opportunity
Join IGN Entertainment, the leading media brand for games, movies, TV, comics, and more! We're seeking a motivated and outgoing Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead Generation to help grow IGN's indie publisher network through cold calling and lead generation. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter who is tenacious and outgoing. The Inside Sales Associate, Indie Lead will learn foundational digital sales skills, work with a high-performing team, and drive measurable revenue growth.
This candidate generates new business opportunities by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective indie advertisers. This individual will be responsible for outbound prospecting, cold calling, and lead nurturing to build a pipeline for new indie advertisers. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, coachable, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
At this time, we are not accepting applicants residing in California. This is a commission only role.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct high-volume cold calling, email outreach, independent research, and prospecting to connect with indie game publishers.
  • Identify new business opportunities and qualify leads.
  • Sell turnkey options such as sponsorship packages, and pass along larger programs to the respective Sales leads.
  • Develop and foster relationships with indie advertisers through consistent communication and follow-up.
  • Stay up to date on indie gaming trends, new releases, and emerging studios to identify potential partnership opportunities.
Job Qualifications
The Must-Haves
  • Ability to handle a high daily volume of calls, emails, and cold outreach.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage decision makers at multiple levels.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to handle rejection positively and maintain persistence.
  • Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding goals and metrics.
Bonus Points
  • Strong interest in gaming, entertainment, tech, or pop culture.
  • Familiarity with the gaming industry or indie game space.
  • Previous internship, customer service, retail, campus leadership, or sales lead generation experience.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, LinkedIn, and basic CRM tools.
Our Benefits
We are committed to work-life balance with time off and paid holidays.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals - Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is 6% Commission net after campaign hard costs. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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