Job Description
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Your Mission
As an Audio Producer, you will work closely with the Production and Audio leadership to drive daily operations that improve the quality of our product. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to work through feedback and process improvements. Above all, we are looking for a dedicated, organized and energetic individual to work with our teams to set up and maintain a reliable system for Audio work, Feature and Mission Reviews, Sprint Planning and supporting documentation.
What you bring to the table
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Works with Senior Production to attend Feature and Mission Reviews and generate notes and tasks accordingly with a focus on Audio needs.
- Attends Sprint Planning meetings for Audio and generates notes and tasks accordingly and ensures that dependencies are mapped.
- Takes initiative removing Audio team roadblocks and escalating risks to impacted parties.
- Maintains documentation for Audio Production process best practices.
Processes and Artifacts owned:
- Team Playtests
- Mission Reviews
- Feature Reviews
- Sprint Planning
- Bug Triage
Primary Audiences:
- Raven Project Teams
- Partner Studio Peers
- Partner and Central QA Teams
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the Game industry or related field.
- Contributed to 1 or more shipped titles.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven ability to own features or projects in game development.
- Proven ability to work in rapid development cycles in the game industry.
- Demonstrated aptitude for organization, scheduling and project management.
- Certified Scrum Master, Project Management Professional, or similar project management certification preferred.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to focus on priorities, manage change and deliver against agreed deadlines.
- Competence in Confluence, Jira, and Sheets/Excel.
Key Attributes
- Demonstrates proactive behavior, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize work effectively and autonomously.
- Adapts to varying situations and needs, maintaining focus and productivity in team meetings.
- Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively, treating people with empathy and respect.
- Exhibits self-awareness, emotional maturity, and the ability to keep team meetings focused and on track.
Extra Points
Key Attributes
- Passion for games; regular player of Call of Duty is a bonus.
Your Platform
Founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty® franchise, including Call of Duty Cold War and Call of Duty Warzone. We have built a supportive, team-oriented culture dedicated to developing industry-leading talent that creates the best gaming experiences for our players. We are based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.
Our World
At 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. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- 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;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .