POSITION SUMMARY

This position helps create and/or validate master schedules for worldwide, multi-platform releases and will be responsible for tracking asset delivery deadlines and working with the appropriate teams to ensure content is released on schedule and to the expected level of quality. Associate Producers are expected to stay current with industry trends, competitive products, and work with internal and external teams to help facilitate user research. The Associate Producer will be responsible for reviewing ratings packets for North American and LATAM ratings. This position will also help to evaluate new processes and develop frameworks for improved department coordination and communication. Associate Producers will collaborate with all essential parties (QA, Marketing, Localization, Release Management, etc.)

Join us at our new campus in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain product release schedules
• Generate and communicate schedule and quality parameters with internal and external service teams
• Analyze project risks and define mitigation efforts to resolve issues
• Provide support for our Business Development teams globally to provide gameplay feedback on titles being released by our Publishing and Distribution teams
• Work together with product owners, Business Development, Sales/Marketing and Business Analytics to provide feedback for upcoming titles as well as new business opportunities
• Coordinate with licensors on required specifications and communicate accordingly
• Coordinate with various departments for finance and legal requirements
• Assemble post mortems
• Maintain project lifecycle management including setup and archive for our products
• Create and update internal team process documentation as needed
• Coordinate with teams in the US, Europe, and Japan on package design, product manual creation, PR, Operations and other product release efforts
• Ratings packet review and submission to pertinent age rating agencies (ESRB and DJCTQ in particular)
• Perform milestone reviews
• Create revenue recognition packet and route for approval

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 1 years' relevant industry experience, ideally with time in a project management role
• Direct experience producing successful console games
• Demonstrated understanding of production, QA, ratings, and release processes
• Ability to help execute multiple worldwide project releases
• Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities efficiently and effectively
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills in handling difficult situations with the ability to negotiate and recommend solutions to all levels of management
• Ability to perform under flexible work schedules to deal with worldwide timeframes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Keep current with new and emerging game software technologies
• Extensive knowledge of current and next gen consoles and PC

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Salary Range

$65,203 - 93,985

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com.