Senior Producer, Blizzard Video - Temp (SFD ​/ Cinematics

Senior Producer, Blizzard Video
- Temp (SFD / Cinematics) (Finance)

Team Name: Blizzard Video

Job Title: Senior Producer, Blizzard Video
- Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition : R027862

Blizzard Video is the video production arm of the Story & Franchise Development team. We exist to engage, inform, and activate the global Blizzard community through the creation of epic video content.

Blizzard Video is looking for a talented Senior Producer who is highly organized with outstanding communication and project management skills. As Sr. Producer, you will be responsible for establishing schedules, tracking project milestones, and budgets for all production activities. Communication skills are essential as you'll be interfacing with other departments company-wide, coordinating with them to fulfill requests and gather assets. You will be working in a cohesive team environment that's focused on tight schedules, creative problem solving, and meeting the challenge of continually helping the team elevate their game.

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.

This is a 6-month temporary position.

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

• Manage all facets of production for videos and other assets across multiple IPs from kick off through to delivery
• Create project bids and manage budgets of various size and scope and execute within that budget
• Schedule and lead kick-off, pitch and review meetings with various stakeholders across the company
• Build and manage projects schedules to ensure videos are delivered on time and within budget
• Liaise with different departments to facilitate communication and necessary approvals within SFD and with groups (i.e. game teams, legal, localization, sound, publishing)
• Work with the Manager of Production on developing process documentation and implementation
• Spearhead high-level internal projects for Senior Leadership and Executives

• 10+ years of experience working within a video production environment, and familiar with file types and delivery specifications
• Experience in evaluating project viability against departmental resources

• Excellent teamwork skills with ability to maintain strong individual contributions
• Polished interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Able to create and manage detailed schedules of all production initiatives
• Able to execute production in a timely manner
• Able to organize and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment, and perform effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines and initiatives
• Able to work independently and within directed initiatives
• Able to maintain and work within approval pipeline
• Able to work with various communications styles
• Proficient with MS Office programs

• Approaches challenges as opportunities for learning and growth
• Understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality

• A passion for video games and video game culture
• Working knowledge of Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Certificates or completed courses in project management

• Resume (PDF Preferred)

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and Star Craft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (  ), 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.

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