Senior Book Editor - Temp Story and Franchise Development SFD

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Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Editor for Story and Franchise Developments Books team in a temporary position. Story and Franchise Development focuses on developing Blizzard Entertainments universes through a variety of media including animation cinematics illustrations novels comics and more working with both internal and external talent.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA. However we understand each persons circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options including remote work arrangements.

This is a 6month temporary position.

What You Bring to the Table

As part of our Books team you will help to create epic comics short stories and books that expand Blizzards publishing program in bold new directions.

You will interface with talent as well as Blizzards internal stakeholders including game marketing and consumer products teams managing the creative vision for each assigned project. In addition you will work directly with the editorial and design staffs of publishing partners on licensed projects.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional creativity and the ability to oversee the development of multiple projects providing strong editorial feedback for various forms of published media.

Priorities can often change in a fastpaced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Pitch develop and edit multiple projects in a variety of formats including comics/graphic novels prose novels short stories scrolling comics and specialty books

• Independently handle all editorial duties on assigned titles including:

  • Craft the initial book concept
  • Work with senior brand artist on artistic vision for the project including a log of commissioned art notes
  • Line edit outlines and 23 manuscript drafts per project
  • Talent acquisition and management of authors
  • Write copy for marketing needs including metadata and cover copy
  • Review each stage of art and design with senior brand artist and other stakeholders
  • Review copyediting/proofreader changes as needed
  • Support actors and directors as editorial contact in VO sessions for motion comics and audio stories
  • Work with animators and VFX artists to direct and review animated assets and motion comics

• Build and maintain narrative lore knowledge on two of Blizzards live service games

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 5 years editorial experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and a committed detailoriented approach to problem solving

• Able to communicate effectively across multiple teams with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to collaborate and foster creative environments for colleagues partners and talent

• Industry knowledge of trends and competition

• Knowledge of story and book development from concept to final product in a variety of media

• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to provide constructive criticism

Key Attributes

• Growthoriented mindset able to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment and within an iterative development process

• Interest in and/or working knowledge of Blizzard Entertainments intellectual properties particularly Diablo

Extra Points

• Background in licensed publishing particularly in gaming or highprofile properties

• Passion for games movies comics and other elements of pop culture

• Knowledge of Blizzard Entertainments published products including novels comics art books specialty books manga and online publications

Required Application Materials

• Resume

• Cover Letter which should include:

  • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
  • How your experience and interests align with this role

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genredefining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises includingCall of DutyWorld of WarcraftOverwatchDiabloCandy Crush andBubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $72720.00 $134460.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.