Project Producer, Blizzard Video – Temp (SFD/Cinematics)

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Blizzard Video is the video production arm of the Story & Franchise Development team. We exist to engage inform and activate the global Blizzard community through the creation of epic video content.

Blizzard Video is looking for a talented Producer who is highly organized with outstanding communication and project management skills. As Producer you will be responsible for establishing schedules tracking project milestones and budgets for all production activities. Communication skills are essential as youll be interfacing with other departments company-wide coordinating with them to fulfill requests and gather assets. You will be working in a cohesive team environment thats focused on tight schedules creative problem solving and meeting the challenge of continually helping the team elevate their game.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this position is Irvine CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of production for videos and other assets across multiple IPs from kick off through to delivery
• Oversee production of multiple projects on similar and sometimes competing timelines
• Create project bids and manage budgets of various size and scope and execute within that budget
• Organize schedule and lead kick-off pitch and review meetings with various stakeholders across the company
• Build and manage project schedules to ensure videos are delivered on time and within budget
• Liaise with different departments to facilitate communication and necessary approvals internally and externally (i.e. game teams legal localization sound marketing)

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working within a video production environment and familiar with file types and delivery specifications.
• Able to organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment and perform effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines and initiatives
• Able to create and manage detailed schedules of all production initiatives
• Able to execute productions in a timely manner
• Able to work independently and within directed initiatives
• Experience in evaluating project viability against departmental resources
• Able to maintain and work within approval pipeline
• Able to work with various communications styles
• Excellent teamwork skills with ability to maintain strong individual contributions
• Polished interpersonal skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Approaches challenges as opportunities for learning and growth
• Understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient with MS Office programs

Pluses

• A passion for video games and video game culture
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere After Effects and Photoshop
• Certificates or completed courses in project management

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 genre-defining 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 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 well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced 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 under-represented 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 well-being 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 full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. 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.