Activision Blizzard, Inc. is hiring: Producer, Call of Duty in Santa Monica

Job Title:
Producer, Call of Duty

Requisition ID:
R024537

Job Description:

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, you'll be responsible for providing support to the production and development teams across various areas. This involves active participation throughout the entire development process, from pre-production to launch. Your specific duties include but are not limited to overseeing Responsibilities related to quality assurance (QA), first-party submissions, build schedules, marketing and public relations (PR) strategies, development studio relationships, franchise initiatives, and project risk assessments. As a Producer, you'll manage crucial production areas and collaborate closely with senior team members, including the Production Director, to ensure that the game's 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 cross-functional 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 decision-making, invested in outcomes
• Resourceful, steadfast, and committed to delivering results
• Earns trust & respect of peers and cross-functional 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 self-manage, self-pace, and self-prioritize
• 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. 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.

Rewards

We 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

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.