Technical Specialist, Asset Operations - Technology; Temporary - Sherman Oaks, CA

Job Title

Technical Specialist, Asset Operations - Central Technology (Temporary) - Sherman Oaks, CA

R027717

The Technical Specialist, Asset Operations is responsible for accurate processing, organization, tracking, digitization, and cataloging of Activision Publishing’s physical and digital IP assets. This role requires a highly detail‑oriented and process‑driven individual capable of producing consistent, review‑ready work with minimal correction or supervision. The position supports long‑term preservation, accessibility, and operational reliability across both physical and digital asset workflows. Success depends on technical execution, accountability, predictability, organizational rigor, clear communication, and the ability to independently manage work while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.

As physical processing initiatives are completed, the role will shift toward digital asset management, metadata quality control, database maintenance, and scalable operational workflows. This is a temporary 12‑month onsite position in Sherman Oaks, CA. Candidates must be able to commute to multiple sites within the Los Angeles area as required.

• Receive, label, process, organize, and track physical media including tapes, hard drives, optical discs, and related archival materials.
• Maintain accurate physical inventory records and ensure materials are stored according to established organizational standards.
• Migrate and digitize content from legacy media formats into networked storage systems.
• Organize digital assets using standardized naming conventions, folder structures, and metadata frameworks.
• Generate, review, and maintain accurate metadata for database ingest and long‑term discoverability.
• Maintain a high level of data accuracy and consistency across spreadsheets, databases, trackers, and archival records.
• Process incoming asset requests and operational tasks through internal ticketing systems such as Jira.
• Maintain clear visibility into active work, priorities, blockers, and project status through agreed‑upon tracking systems.
• Deliver work that is organized, review‑ready, and requires minimal cleanup or restructuring.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute ideas for process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalable operational practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to fulfill archival, operational, and production‑related requests.
• Assist with ongoing database cleanup, digital organization, and archival quality control initiatives.
• Safely move and organize boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Experience

• 5+ years handling physical media and archival materials.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, consistent work with minimal oversight.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong spreadsheet, metadata entry, and database management skills.
• Familiarity with digital file organization, folder structures, and naming convention systems.
• Ability to manage multiple operational tasks while maintaining visibility into progress and priorities.

Key Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working within structured workflows and operational processes.
• Proactive problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week, potentially five days as needed.

Extra Points

• Experience generating scripts or lightweight automation tools.
• Experience using AI tools to improve operational workflows or data organization.
• Experience in gaming, media, entertainment, archives, libraries, or digital asset management environments.
• Experience working with large datasets, metadata normalization, or database cleanup projects.
• Knowledge of archival standards, preservation workflows, and media migration practices.

• 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;
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