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This deserves its own thread. Looks like they cut out a couple of positions to restructure the team.
full text of job posting said:[h=1]Associate Game Producer, D&D Job[/h]
Date: Feb 3, 2015
Location: Renton, WA, US
Associate Game Producer, D&D
Location: WA - Renton
Employment Type: Regular
ID: 9690
Description
Suits Optional......
Brains Required!!
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., and the world's largest publisher of adventure games, including Magic: The Gathering® Trading Card Game and Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Games has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Game Producer to join our Dungeons & Dragons team.
We offer competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and the excitement of working in a creative organization. But the best part of working here is that we think creating products that bring hours of enjoyment to millions around the globe is an inherently cool way to earn a living.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Associate Game Producer will manage internal and external contributors, including partners, vendors, and licensees in order to publish Dungeons & Dragons analog and digital products on time and on budget. The Associate Game Producer will review and oversee licensed D&D product and ensure that story and Intellectual Property content is communicated to partners and internal team members. Additionally, they will communicate tasks and work assignments to a team and track the progress of deliverables, as well as advise the senior producer in the day-to-day execution of assigned projects.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordination and review of licensee submissions
- Create schedules and monitor resource needs on projects
- Administer day-to-day business, such as expense reports, ordering and mailing product, travel arrangements
- Support art directors in the review and commissioning of assets and administration of the art database.
- Support writers in the research of content and administration of the IP database.
- Meet with key contacts in Brand, Design, Development, Story, and Marketing to ensure project objectives, strategies and tactics are carried out.
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Senior Producer
- Licensees
- Design
- Art Direction
- Story
- Marketing
- Organized Play
- Production
- Project Management
External:
- 3rd Party Vendors
- Writers
- Editors
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of the Dungeons & Dragons Intellectual Property
- Competence with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative suite applications
- Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style preferred
Characteristics:
- A passion for Dungeons & Dragons
- Capable of working on numerous projects and tasks throughout a day
- Highly self-motivated and independent
- Extremely organized, with an excellent attention to detail
Prior Related Experience:
- Project Coordination and track record of delivering products on time
- Experience utilizing software and tools for planning and scheduling
- In Depth experience working with artists, writers, and other creative professionals
- Experience partnering and working with licensees preferred
- Data entry or QA preferred
- Technical editing or copy editing preferred
Education and Training:
- Bachelor's of Arts or Sciences degree, or commensurate work experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience in project management or production
Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level in Position:
- 3 months
Physical Requirements:
- Office environment
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.
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J2W Posting Code: Wizards of the Coast
Business Unit: Wizards - Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
Job Segments: Social Media, Database, Research, QA, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Technology, Quality
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