Description
Activision/Blizzard Esports seeks a Segment Producer to work with Overwatch League match producers to produce and create new and creative assets into the live broadcasts across all platforms. This hands-on producer will work with show talent, show producers, graphics teams, video editors, and research teams to identify story-lines and create weekly show elements. This producer will also assist in long-term show planning working with senior producers, Overwatch League marketing, Overwatch game team producers, and others.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating engaging show elements and a deep knowledge of esports – notably the Overwatch League. Needs the ability to collaborate with producers, ability to pitch ideas and also take direction, and the ability to be self-motivated to work individually at times.
Responsibilities
- Work with show producers and on-air talent to identify weekly storylines in the Overwatch League.
- Take ownership of creating specialty on-air assets (graphics, video vignettes, etc) to highlight stories and players in an impactful manner
- Look at the week ahead to help get production a head start while other team members are traveling or out of office
- Be a consistent Point-of-Contact for other league personnel needing to connect with the broadcast team
- Helping producers script shows and prep talent with scripts
- Coordinate, track, and manage project resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and are of top quality.
- Help coordinate production assistants, broadcasts associates, and broadcast researchers
- Facilitate communications with other producers, production and post-production staff and stakeholders from other teams.
Requirements
- Must have 5+ years of equivalent production experience
- Must have deep experience & proven track record in live TV or digital programming
- Thorough knowledge of the Overwatch League and esports productions
- Must have experience producing current/former professional athletes, celebrities and/or on-air talent
- Can multi task in a fast pace production environment.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills and a track record of leadership ability
- Working knowledge of Live Broadcast workflows and practices.
- Experience in managing large quantities of assets and complex project schedules
- Ability to guide projects from inception through post.
- Work with multiple teams of Blizzard employees, contractors, and vendors working on multiple franchise esports productions.
- Able to facilitate and mediate between members of the development and support teams
- Strong ownership and responsibility for the work they are responsible for
- Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and/or holidays
Pluses
- A passion for video games and esports
- Sports Production experience
- Required Application Materials
Resume
- Cover Letter which should include:
- Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.