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Job Title: Producer Call of Duty
Reporting To: Director Production
Department: Production Management Group
Location: Santa Monica CA
Your Mission
Activision Publishing is currently looking for a Producer to join the Call of Duty franchise. We are looking for an individual who has a passion and proven track record for producing and launching incredible games.
As a Producer on Call of Duty youll be responsible for providing support to the production and development teams across various areas. This involves active participation throughout the entire development process from preproduction to launch. Your specific duties include but are not limited to overseeing Responsibilities related to quality assurance (QA) firstparty submissions build schedules marketing and public relations (PR) strategies development studio relationships franchise initiatives and project risk assessments. As a Producer youll manage crucial production areas and collaborate closely with senior team members including the Production Director to ensure that the games needs are met through innovative thinking and effective risk mitigation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Oversee various aspects of Call of Duty production including submission strategies operations processes schedule organization build management marketing initiatives and other production responsibilities.
Regularly conduct ongoing risk assessments for the production team leadership addressing potential hazards and bottlenecks that may impact the game schedule and quality. The Producer should be prepared to present potential solutions or next steps for resolution.
Collaborate closely with Development Studios QA Localization Submission Teams and other support groups to ensure the timely submission of game code to first parties. Ensure schedule agility to align with changing development requirements and meet publicly announced release dates.
Establish robust partnerships with Development Teams to facilitate the game development process. Offer clear task prioritization and provide constructive feedback on game progress when requested.
Be the primary point of contact for crossfunctional groups such as Brand Management Consumer Marketing Public Relations and others.
Contribute constructive and creative feedback to the production team leadership to ensure that the game meets its quality and feature goals.
Record meeting summaries and translate them into a coherent and organized list of action items and next steps for the team when requested.
Player Profile
5 years of Producer experience in developing and executing comprehensive game production and project plans
2 years of experience leading motivating and driving teams to achieve success
Strong knowledge of and experience in game production and development on consoles and PC
Proactive and productive; drives timely decisionmaking invested in outcomes
Resourceful steadfast and committed to delivering results
Earns trust & respect of peers and crossfunctional teams; is viewed as a great teammate and partner
Builds strong relationships across the organization (publishing and development)
Can influence without authority
Effectively balances competing priorities and devotes time to what is most important
Maintains high standards notwithstanding pressing deadlines
Actively manages own tasks and responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met
Understands fundamentals of scoping scheduling staffing and project management
Ability to identify issues and risks and provide options for resolution
Able to create scenarios for submission and release planning; knowledge of First Party timelines processes and requirements
Understands how to tailor communication style to the audience in the conversation (internal/external/developer/executive)
A passionate advocate for excellence good enough is not sufficient
The Producer should also lead with:
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert negotiation change management and conflict resolution skills
Expert critical thinking and problem sleuthing skills
Strong project management skills including organized and focused task prioritization
Prominent ability to successfully navigate ambiguity
Ability to selfmanage selfpace and selfprioritize
Ability to effectively collaborate with global organizations and studios
Ability to adapt to changing situations
Willingness to continually grow evolve and take on new challenges
Proficiency in game development methodologies
Positive attitude and a passion for making games
Call of Duty franchise knowledge strongly preferred
Integrity and Humility
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together! We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decadeslong legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up!
Ready to Activate Your Future
Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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:
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 $80800.00 $149400.00 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.
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