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Creative DevelopmentJob Title:Associate Producer, Cinematic Editorial - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)Requisition ID:R027595Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment's Story & Franchise Development team is looking for an Associate Producer to support the day-to-day management of our talented cinematic editorial department. This entry-level position will support the team and provide coverage across multiple projects that will fluctuate based on current needs.

We are looking for a candidate that is extremely organized and process-minded, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid work environment and adaptable to priorities that will shift week to week.

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

This is a 6-month temporary position.

Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Provide overall support for the department producers in creative development, including lore, books, writing, storyboards, editorial, and visual development
• Schedule meetings for artists, stakeholders, and creative leaders to discuss projects
• Take concise and comprehensive notes during meetings and distribute them to internal/external stakeholders in a timely manner
• Assist producers with the tracking and completion of daily tasks and action items
• Manage administrative tasks, including submitting timecards, archiving documents, tracking project statuses, and maintaining network folders
• Step into certain producorial duties and provide coverage when producers are unavailable
• Closely review final outputs before delivering to stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Persistent self-motivation and initiative; hardworking "can-do" attitude is necessary
• Ability to create and maintain complex schedules
• Experience using Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and MS Office Suite
• Attention to detail while working under tight deadlines

Extra Points

• Previous experience in animation production for TV or feature film
• Knowledge of Blizzard games, franchises, and expanded universes
• Familiarity with Jira, Final Draft, Shotgrid (Flow), Photoshop, Storyboard Pro
• Experience QC'ing projects

Submission Materials

• Resume (PDF)
• Cover Letter

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), 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 industry's 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 Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's 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 Duty,World of Warcraft,Overwatch,Diablo,Candy 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' - we've 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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' - 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 $24.04 - $44.47 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 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.