Who We Are

MAKE LIFE EPIC

Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.

CORE VALUES:

GAMEPLAY FIRST

Let gameplay drive decision making

BE ACCOUNTABLE

Deliver great work for the studio, the team & yourself

PEOPLE FOCUSED

Maintain an environment where people are happy

EMBRACE ENTHUSIASM

Find opportunities to contribute and collaborate

WORK SMART

Put effort where it pays off the most

What We Need

The Senior External Development Manager is accountable for the end-to-end management of external development partnerships at the project level. This role owns and drives the external development pipeline across all disciplines, ensuring partners deliver assets and content on schedule, within scope, and at the highest quality standards. The Senior External Development Manager establishes and evolves production practices that integrate external partner contributions with internal development teams while maintaining the flexibility to support internal production efforts as project demands shift.

What You Will Do

• Partner & Pipeline Management: Own the full lifecycle of external partnerships, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, and invoices. Lead RFP creation and vendor outreach for new project requirements.
• Vendor Operations: Negotiate and align vendor scope, capacity, cost, and delivery expectations with project goals and budget. Manage IT onboarding and troubleshooting to ensure secure partner access to tools and systems.
• Production Oversight: Build and manage vendor production schedules and milestones. Track deliverables, monitor milestone health, and proactively mitigate risks related to schedule, budget, or scope drift.
• Process Improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of vendor workflows, documentation, and toolchains to increase efficiency and quality. Report on vendor KPIs and delivery trends to studio leadership.
• Internal Production Support: Support internal production efforts across disciplines when the team requires additional capacity, transitioning fluidly between external management and hands-on internal tasks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Art, Production, and discipline leads to define creative briefs and style guides. Serve as the primary communication bridge between internal teams and external vendors.
• Mentorship & Best Practices: Mentor studio members and XDev Supervisors on external development best practices. Partner with the Director of External Development to maintain the studio-level external database and reporting standards.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management, production, or a related role within the video game industry.
• Deep understanding of game development pipelines and mastery of external development workflows.
• Proven track record of managing multiple external partners simultaneously with significant autonomy.
• Experience with RFP processes, contract negotiation, and budget management.
• Proficiency in production tracking software (e.g., Jira, ShotGrid) and collaboration tools.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with global vendors across various time zones.
• Familiarity with publisher-side production and cross-studio coordination.

The pay range for this position in Maryland at the start of employment is expected to be between $87,100 and $128,920 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

2K is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Information regarding salary ranges and benefits is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: 

Community Animal Hospital, a busy 5-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an Veterinary Student Extern. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has that small town feel and we have seen generations of families. Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay. Our practice is built on excellent patient care and an extremely strong commitment to client service and communication.

Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchison’s experience with our network here.

Why consider an externship with Community Animal Hospital?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound and more
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices

Why VetEvolve:

• VetEvolve's Support from the Start program is designed to provide new veterinarians with mentorship, hands-on training, and a customized post-grad experience to build a strong foundation. This includes assigned mentors, individualized mentorship plans, and opportunities for specialized training and continued education to help you develop your skills and confidence while fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page.
• We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our Veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here”.
• Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia).

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.

Community Animal Hospital, a busy 4-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an additional Veterinarian to join our team. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has a small town feel – we are proud to have served generations of families.

Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay.

Community Animal Hospital Highlights

• Enjoy quality collaboration with a 4 doctor team
• Exceptional mentorship opportunities for new graduates - strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
• Excellent culture with low turnover
• Enjoy strong, values-based leadership working alongside our Medical Director and Practice Manager. Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchinson’s experience with the VetEvolve network here

About VetEvolve

• Community Animal Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve’s goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
• Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve Veterinarian
• Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, experienced veterinarian with strong surgical skills base salary: Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Relocation stipend
• Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
  • Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
  • Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
  • Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
  • MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.

Contact Vicki Fong at Fong@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation.

Community Animal Hospital, a busy 4-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an additional Veterinarian to join our team. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has a small town feel – we are proud to have served generations of families.

Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay.

Community Animal Hospital Highlights

• Enjoy quality collaboration with a 4 doctor team
• Exceptional mentorship opportunities for new graduates - strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
• Excellent culture with low turnover
• Enjoy strong, values-based leadership working alongside our Medical Director and Practice Manager. Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchinson’s experience with the VetEvolve network here

About VetEvolve

• Community Animal Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve’s goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
• Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve Veterinarian
• Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, experienced veterinarian with strong surgical skills base salary: Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Relocation stipend
• Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
  • Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
  • Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
  • Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
  • MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.

Contact Vicki Fong at Fong@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation.

Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: 

Community Animal Hospital, a busy 5-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an Veterinary Student Extern. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has that small town feel and we have seen generations of families. Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay. Our practice is built on excellent patient care and an extremely strong commitment to client service and communication.

Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchison’s experience with our network here.

Why consider an externship with Community Animal Hospital?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound and more
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices

Why VetEvolve:

• VetEvolve's Support from the Start program is designed to provide new veterinarians with mentorship, hands-on training, and a customized post-grad experience to build a strong foundation. This includes assigned mentors, individualized mentorship plans, and opportunities for specialized training and continued education to help you develop your skills and confidence while fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page.
• We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our Veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here”.
• Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia).

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.

Heart + Paw offers experienced and talented veterinarians a unique opportunity to co-own and lead modern veterinary centers across the East Coast, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you’ll build and lead your hospital with the potential to expand your ownership over time. We provide the infrastructure, experience, and support so you can focus on medicine, leadership, and culture-building. Design a practice where you control clinical and cultural decisions, supported by our veterinarian-led community where Heart + Paw provides operational support, including recruiting, marketing, and financial expertise, empowering your success. 

Why Partner with Heart + Paw? 

• 5% - 49% ownership options with financing assistance if needed. 
• Earn a competitive salary from day one, plus profit distributions. 
• Build a successful, well-run practice supported by proven operational systems. 
• Enjoy full clinical autonomy to design protocols and set practice standards. 
• Gain full transparency into hospital financials. 
• Leverage Heart + Paw’s operational expertise in marketing, accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and more. 
• Design and build your dream hospital to serve your community and their pets. 
• Be part of our growing community of Heart + Paw veterinarians and gain the support of our veterinarian-led Operations team. 
• Benefit from mentorship and shared expertise in a supportive, growth-focused environment. 

As Partner Veterinarian and Co-Owner, you will: 

• Lead and co-own your Heart + Paw center. 
• Build a team culture aligned with your vision and provide outstanding veterinary care. 
• Mentor your team, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional client experiences. 
• Collaborate with your Center Director and Heart + Paw leadership on hiring, scheduling, budgeting, and more. 

Qualifications 

• DVM/VMD with a valid state license. 
• 4+ years of clinical experience and leadership expertise. 
• A passion for preventive care, client service, and practice ownership. 
• Tech-savvy with a focus on enhancing the pet and parent experience. 
• Fear Free and HABRI certification (or willingness to obtain). 

Ready to build your dream practice?
Let’s talk! Apply now to start the conversation and join us in creating a place where you can be happy, healthy, and successful while building the practice you’ve always envisioned.

The Banner is building a newsroom that reflects Maryland in all its complexity, urgency and possibility. We’re looking for a Visuals Editor to help shape powerful visual journalism across the state, with a particular focus on Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

This is a hands-on editing role for someone who knows how to move fast on breaking news, think big on enterprise, and collaborate closely with reporters, editors and audience teams to make stories more compelling, more accessible and more visually distinctive.

You’ll join a visuals team that includes four staff photojournalists and another Visuals Editor, working across breaking news, arts, investigations and sports. You’ll report to the Director of Visuals and help guide daily workflow for photography, illustration and design.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily visual workflow for stories across Maryland
• Edit photography on deadline with strong visual judgment and rigorous caption accuracy
• Assign staff and freelance photographers and illustrators for breaking news and features
• Brainstorm visual approaches with reporters and editors early in the story process
• Research wire, archival and licensed imagery
• Help shape story presentation, layout and off-platform promotion
• Art direct illustrations and create photo illustrations when needed
• Bring creativity, care and strong editorial standards to every assignment

 What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience editing visuals in a fast-paced newsroom
• Excellent news judgment and understanding of visual ethics
• A strong eye for visual narrative and digital storytelling
• Experience commissioning photography, illustration and/or video
• Strong caption writing, reporting and assignment-brief skills
• Experience with archival research, licensing and copyright permissions
• Fluency in Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Photo Mechanic and related tools
• A collaborative approach and the ability to stay calm under deadline pressure
• A clear commitment to community-centered journalism and inclusive assignment practices 

Additional Information:

• Samples of your work: Please submit samples of photos that you have edited and/or art direction. 
• Schedule: This position follows a Sunday - Thursday afternoon/evening coverage schedule. Some schedule flexibility may be needed based on news demands.
• Location: This role is based in Baltimore, Maryland with hybrid work options available.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We periodically review all teammates’ pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.

 Our amazing benefits include:

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match
• Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
• Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents
• Sick Leave eligible for rollover 
• Commuter Benefits
• 11 Paid National Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Parental Leave
• Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing

 Our Core Values:

• Do what’s right. Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.
• Work together. We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.
• Listen to be heard. Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.
• Deliver impactful results. Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes.
• Be inclusive. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.

The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact careers@thebaltimorebanner.com to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.