Warner Bros. Discovery
Associate Producer
Warner Bros. Discovery, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.Who We Are...When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.The JobThis position is for an Associate Producer to be a part of the production team in the day-to-day management of a AAA title that NetherRealm Studios is working on. This position will handle a variety of tasks to include communication with internal teams and external vendors, scheduling and tracking assets and tasks against their designated deadlines, reporting statuses and potential risks, creating or maintaining tracking systems, acting as a coordinator for group meetings, and other emergent tasks related to communication and coordination of the assigned project teams.The DailyPRODUCTION
Ensure that assigned game/team goals and features determined by the Senior/Executive Producers are being metCoordinate processes and pipelines between the various parts of the development teamIdentify (and report) any blocking issues and assist in their resolution
COMMUNICATION
Provide regular status updates for assigned teamsTake meeting notes, and ensure follow up on any action itemsProvide clear and concise communication to other members of the Production team, as well as the team lead groupsAct as a coordination and communication conduit for any outside vendors working on assets for assigned teams
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Manage team member schedules as neededManage relationships and delivery schedules of outside vendors related to assigned elementsProvide project management support for any assigned initiatives
MEDIA
Write and edit media correspondence as requestedWrangle assets for marketing campaigns as needed by marketingProvide support for PR events as requested
The Essentials
At least 2 years of experience working as an Assistant Producer, Project Manager, or Production CoordinatorExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsBasic understanding of production methodologies, both traditional and agileAbility to complete multiple concurrent tasks, with autonomy, in a fast-paced environment
The Nice to Haves
Experience with outsourcingStrong interest in gamesExperience in the video game industryGood understanding of content creation pipelines
How We Get Things Done...This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.Who We Are...When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.The JobThis position is for an Associate Producer to be a part of the production team in the day-to-day management of a AAA title that NetherRealm Studios is working on. This position will handle a variety of tasks to include communication with internal teams and external vendors, scheduling and tracking assets and tasks against their designated deadlines, reporting statuses and potential risks, creating or maintaining tracking systems, acting as a coordinator for group meetings, and other emergent tasks related to communication and coordination of the assigned project teams.The DailyPRODUCTION
Ensure that assigned game/team goals and features determined by the Senior/Executive Producers are being metCoordinate processes and pipelines between the various parts of the development teamIdentify (and report) any blocking issues and assist in their resolution
COMMUNICATION
Provide regular status updates for assigned teamsTake meeting notes, and ensure follow up on any action itemsProvide clear and concise communication to other members of the Production team, as well as the team lead groupsAct as a coordination and communication conduit for any outside vendors working on assets for assigned teams
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Manage team member schedules as neededManage relationships and delivery schedules of outside vendors related to assigned elementsProvide project management support for any assigned initiatives
MEDIA
Write and edit media correspondence as requestedWrangle assets for marketing campaigns as needed by marketingProvide support for PR events as requested
The Essentials
At least 2 years of experience working as an Assistant Producer, Project Manager, or Production CoordinatorExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsBasic understanding of production methodologies, both traditional and agileAbility to complete multiple concurrent tasks, with autonomy, in a fast-paced environment
The Nice to Haves
Experience with outsourcingStrong interest in gamesExperience in the video game industryGood understanding of content creation pipelines
How We Get Things Done...This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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