Job Title: Associate Producer, Call of DutyReporting To: Director, ProductionDepartment: Production Management GroupLocation: Santa Monica, CAYour MissionActivision Publishing is currently looking for an Associate Producer to join the Call of Duty franchise. We are looking for an individual who has a passion and proven track record for producing and launching great games.As an Associate Producer on Call of Duty, you will be responsible for providing support to the production and development teams across various areas. This entails active participation throughout the entire development process, from pre-production to submission. Your specific duties include overseeing tasks such as PR and Marketing initiatives, Quality Assurance (QA), localizations, ratings, legal clearances, build schedules, play testing, live events, game feedback, and other related aspects of production. The Associate Producer oversees critical production aspects, including management of significant game features or business initiatives. Additionally, they provide primary support to Producers and Senior Producers.Your responsibilities will include:Oversee various aspects of Call of Duty production including marketing, localizations, ratings, legal clearance, events, trailers, and other production-related areas.Regularly conduct risk assessments for the production team leadership, addressing potential hazards and bottlenecks that may impact the game schedule and quality. Associate Producers should be equipped to troubleshoot these issues and propose solutions or suggest subsequent actions.Collaborate closely with Development Studios, QA, Localization, Submission teams, and other supporting groups to ensure the timely submission of game code to first parties. Maintain open communication channels across all teams to facilitate seamless collaboration.Work closely with QA and Technical Requirements Groups to oversee the QA process. This involves coordinating and communicating with the Production team, QA, Technical Requirement Groups, and Developers to keep everyone informed about the status of the bug database.Develop strong relationships with the Development teams to provide exceptional support to the Studio and its games.Manage build schedules, build troubleshooting, and build distribution as needed to internal and external stakeholders.Lead as a secondary point of contact for cross-functional groups such as Brand Management, Product Marketing, Public Relations, and others.Provide creative feedback to Production team leadership to assist in ensuring that the product meets quality and feature objectives.When necessary, record meeting notes and translate them into a coherent, organized recap that includes a list of action items.Player Profile3+ years of Associate Producer experience in developing and executing comprehensive game production and project plansKnowledge of and experience in game production on consoles and PCProactive & productive; drives timely decision-making, invested in outcomesResourceful, steadfast and committed to delivering resultsUnderstands the fundamental concepts of scoping, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and project managementAble to work with Producers to create scenarios for submission and release; knowledge of First Party timelines and processesAble to identify problems and propose solutions within owned areasActively manages own tasks and responsibilities to ensure deadlines are metUnderstands how to tailor communication style to the audience in the conversation (internal/external/developer/executive)Earns trust & respect of peers; is viewed as a great teammateA passionate advocate for excellence, good enough is not sufficientBuilds strong relationships across the organization (publishing/development)Can influence without authorityMaintains high standards notwithstanding pressing deadlinesEffectively manages competing priorities and allocates time to the most important tasksThe Associate Producer should also demonstrate:Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsProminent ability to successfully navigate ambiguityStrong project management skills including organized and focused task prioritizationAbility to self-manage, self-pace, and self-prioritizeAbility to effectively collaborate with global organizations and studiosAbility to productively work under pressureWillingness to continually grow, evolve, and take on new challengesPositive attitude and a passion for making gamesCall of Duty franchise knowledge strongly preferredIntegrity and HumilityOur WorldAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together! We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. 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