Associate Producer, Audio - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Team Name:

Sound

Job Title:

Associate Producer, Audio - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID:

R027619

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an Associate Producer with audio post-production experience to support content creation across all franchises.  In this role, you will help manage the audio post-production pipeline, driving the creation of high-quality audio for video content.  You will collaborate closely with production leadership, video editors, directors, audio teams, and external vendors to deliver a range of linear media, including promotional videos, trailers, and teasers.  Additional responsibilities include contract coordination, project tracking, data archiving, and other production support.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in audio and video production pipelines, along with project management experience.  Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must as you will interface with multiple development and support teams across Blizzard, as well as external vendors.

Interested candidates should be comfortable working under tight deadlines, demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and work equally effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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 role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

Responsibilities

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

• Receive and drive projects/tasks through all phases of production
• Coordinate, track, and manage project resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and are of top quality
• Facilitate communication with other producers, production sound mixers, sound designers, re-recording mixers, video editors, directors, and contractors
• Identify, communicate, and resolve roadblocks and bottlenecks that may prevent on-time and high-quality delivery
• Help to continually refine the audio post-production pipeline to increase production efficiency and quality
• Communicate with production leadership and team leads on project status, risks, and opportunities
• Create contract requests and track spend against budgets
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 2+ years of audio post-production experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to effectively guide projects through an audio post-production pipeline
• Able to accurately and efficiently manage a large volume of tasks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Extra Points

• Working knowledge of Avid Pro Tools
• Experience with game capture processes and associated tools
• Experience with Evercast, ClearView, or other high-quality remote collaboration tools

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 including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble 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.