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Job Description:

A call to arms, Heroes of Azeroth! The World of Warcraft team is looking for a full-time Producer to help support the sound in our game.

In this role, you will partner with the Audio Leads and coordinate the day-to-day efforts of our Sound Designers. Your talent in organization and communication will help align a team of audio creatives around timelines and goals. In an expansive MMO, audio is connected to nearly every subsystem requiring a constant flow of information between Sound and Design, Art, Engineering, and Production. You will be asked to reach across the team to gather information and influence collaboration with producers and developers in every discipline.

The ideal candidate is extremely thorough, self-organized, works well in a team environment, and has a strong eye and ear for detail. If you are enthusiastic about making games and great audio, then answer the call! We would love to hear from you.

This is a full-time position at our office in Irvine, California.

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We have transitioned to a work-from-home model and we are continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Responsibilities:

  • Build consensus and maintain focus around project goals and timelines
  • Own the day-to-day tasking and scheduling for Sound Designers across multiple milestones and features
  • Anticipate, identify, and help find solutions to project roadblock and risks
  • Facilitate cross discipline communication and collaboration
  • Motivate and support your team and contribute to a positive work environment
  • Promote and contribute to a culture of inclusion and diversity
  • Work with team leadership to help balance workloads and priorities
  • Track, traffic, and archive all project related sound assets
  • Support other audio production staff with tasks across Voice Over, Music and Cinematic Sound

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in game production or project management
  • Experience facilitating teams and meeting deadlines under pressure
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Strong project and people management skills
  • Well developed “soft” skills and a flexible communication style

Pluses:

  • Passion for audio and games, especially World of Warcraft!
  • Proficient with Jira and Confluence
  • Experience working with Voice Over, Music, and Sound Design pipelines
  • Experience working with international regions and their respective laws and challenges.

Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include:
  • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
  • What games you are currently playing
  • **Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.