Activision is hiring: Producer- Live Ops, Call of Duty in Santa Monica

Job Title : Producer- Live Ops, Call of Duty Requisition ID : R024775 Job Description : Job Title : Producer- Live Ops, Call of DutyReporting To : Executive ProducerDepartment : Production Management GroupLocation : Santa Monica, CAYour MissionActivision 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 great games.As a Producer on Call of Duty you will be responsible for providing support to the production and development teams in a variety of areas related to Live Operations. This entails active involvement through all phases of live ops development including content pre-production and production, and live ops scheduling, implementation, and execution.Specific duties are leading areas including but not limited to release management, QA, First Party submissions, supporting go-to-market activations in game, localizations, legal clearance, and other similar aspects of production, while also serving as a catch-all for any production tasks that require attention.Your responsibilities will include : Work with the Live Ops team and partners to carry out the Live Ops pipeline and production processes to ensure new seasons, content, and events are delivered to our community smoothly and punctuallyOversee different aspects of Call of Duty live operations including submission strategy and planning, season launch sequencing, localizations, legal clearance, supporting various product initiatives, and other production related areasCoordinate and connect with development studios, business unit teams, and other cross-functional partners to help plan, strategize, and execute product initiativesWork closely with QA and Technical Requirements Groups (TRG) responsible for the QA process including coordination and communication between developers, production team, QA, and TRGWork closely with Developers, QA, and TRG to ensure successful first party submissions and certificationProvide ongoing risk assessments to production team leadership with respect to weaknesses, bottlenecks, and risks to schedule; help troubleshoot and resolve issuesBuild strong relationships with development teams and other cross-functional groups as part of providing support to themBe a secondary point of contact for cross-functional groups including Brand Management, Marketing, PR, etc.Manage build schedules, deliveries, and distributionContribute creative feedback to production team leadership to help ensure product is meeting quality and feature goalsRecord meeting notes when needed and translate them into a coherent, organized recap and list of action itemsPlayer ProfileUnderstands fundamentals of scoping, scheduling, staffing, budget, and project managementAble to create scenarios for submission and release planning; knowledge of First Party timelines, processes, and requirementsAbility to prepare waterfall, roadmaps, short-to-medium term schedules and planningIdentify bottlenecks in the project workflow / scheduleAbility to identify issues and risks, both short- and longer-term, and provide options for resolution of owned areasResourceful, steadfast and committed to delivering resultsProactive & productive; responds quickly to challengesAllocates own tasks and responsibilities to ensure deadlines are metUnderstands how to tailor communication style to the audience (internal / external / developer)Earns trust & respect of peers and cross-functional teams; is viewed as a great teammate and trusted cross-team partnerGood enough isn’t; a passionate advocate for excellenceCan influence without authorityMaintains high standards despite pressing deadlinesEffectively balances competing priorities & spends time on what’s most importantThe Producer should also demonstrate : Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsStrong critical thinking and problem sleuthing skillsStrong project management skills including organized and focused methods of working and task prioritizationAbility to self-manage and self-paceAbility to adapt to changing situations and development team culturesAbility to work on fast-paced timelines and under pressureGood knowledge of game development methodologiesPositive attitude and passion for making games; an affinity for FPSCommitment to staying current with production methodologies, ideas and processesOur WorldAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're 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 Hawk’s 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.We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re 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.We’re 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.RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve 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 .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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 role’s 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $80,800 - $149,400