TITLE: Assistant Producer
DEPT:
REPORTS TO:
ASSISTANT PRODUCER
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
· To assist in the direction of the development of external products.
· To assist management in the scheduling of components to help produce top quality product on time and within budget.
· Provide assistance to the External Development department for assigned day to day production needs.
· Assist in communication channels between the department and external development teams.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Carry out all assigned tasks within deadlines determined by the Senior Producer or Management.
· Assist in coordinating and monitoring external resources, including: cinematic, music, and contractors.
· Assist in producing project schedules and tracking reports.
· Assist in reviewing and evaluating milestone deliverables from external developers.
· Assist in representing products at press events and online interviews.
· Coordinate and track loaned R&D equipment and purchase orders.
· Review and evaluate competitive products as requested.
· Monitor the QA database and assist in determining fix lists and QA plans with the QA Lead(s).
· Department logistics and setup assistance as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Level of formal education:
· Associate Degree or equivalent with relevant coursework.
Technical training or specialized course work:
· Technical and industry specific training and courses to keep knowledge current.
· Course in project management a plus
Prior direct or relevant experience:
· Minimum 3 years experience in gaming industry.
· Has clearly demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate diverse functions and groups of people.
· Background in art, design, programming, and/or QA also helpful
· Successful track record of important contributions to successful titles.
Specialized knowledge or expertise:
· Strong knowledge of major consumer-based console systems.
· Knowledge of past, current and new games and their technology.
Professional Attributes
· Properly prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in an occasionally stressful environment.
· Act in a professional manner at all times.
· Adaptable to changing priorities and tolerance for ambiguity
· Adherence to schedules.
· Analytical problem solving skills.
· Judgment skills based on strong ability to evaluate multiple factors and act or recommend appropriate actions.
· Problem-solving and multi-task ability.
· Oral and written communication skills that reflect clarity and grammatical correctness.
· Team-building skills.
· Strong organizational skills and experience with scheduling teams.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills with all level and departments.
· Excellent follow-through skills.
· Ability to take direction.
· Solid note-taking and dictation skills.
· Knowledge of computer and current console hardware.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.
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