Gaming and Media Producer

Gaming and Media Producer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Gaming and Media Producer for Fully Remote Work opportunity supporting Redmond, WA

Position Title: Gaming and Media Producer

Location: Redmond, WA (Fully Remote Work)

Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP

Expected Duration: 3 + Months Contract

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00-$33.00 on w2 only

Overview

• We're looking for an experienced Project Manager / Producer to partner with our Executive Producer in managing day-to-day production and workflow for various projects within the studio. Our ideal candidate is: detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; capable of tracking and communicating complex work items across multiple projects; a great communicator and biased toward an inclusive work environment, and someone who care deeply about delivering the best possible gaming experience for the fans.

Summary

In this role, you are a key contributor between internal and external teams across a wide variety of functions and subject matter expertise. You'll have direct influence and responsibility for the quality and outcomes of feature development, product publishing efforts, and important partnerships.

• The day-to-day tasks will vary depending on project needs, but key responsibilities include:
• Identifying, communicating, tracking, and reporting on the individual tasks & work items assigned to you
• Coordinating across teams to deliver quality on-time, related to features, content, events, testing, localization, product extensions, and user engagement
• Review and provide informed feedback on development schedules and roadmaps
• Collaborate with our internal and external teams to remove blockers and ensure pathways to product development and G2M goals
• Communicate status and updates on critical work items to key stakeholders regularly
• Providing flexible assistance for other Producers as needed

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience with Project Management
• Minimum 2-3 years experience with Strong organizational and collaboration skills that contribute to documenting a plan and helping others accomplish their goals
• Minimum 2-3 years experience with Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills

Candidate Requirements

* Years of Experience Required: 3+ overall years of experience in the field.

* Degrees or certifications: No specific Degree required.

* Disqualifiers: Candidates who would use the role as a jumping off point will not be eligible for the role.

Best vs. Average:

* First-hand knowledge of the AGE OF EMPIRES franchise

-Experience with Games-as-a-Service and operating a live product

-PC technical knowledge & PC gaming experience

-Scrum Certification as a Scrum Master or Product Owner

-Familiarity with C#, C++, or other programming languages and basic engineering concepts

-Ability to provide additional perspective to our teams to help improve the overall franchise

* Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on Communication, quality of work, and customer satisfaction.

The day-to-day tasks will vary depending on project needs, but key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, communicating, tracking, and reporting on the individual tasks & work items assigned to you
• Coordinating across teams to deliver quality on-time, related to features, content, events, testing, localization, product extensions, and user engagement
• Review and provide informed feedback on development schedules and roadmaps
• Collaborate with our internal and external teams to remove blockers and ensure pathways to product development and G2M goals
• Communicate status and updates on critical work items to key stakeholders regularly
• Providing flexible assistance for other Producers as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Project Management, or a related field that requires broad coordination
• A self-starter that can identify gaps and product needs without being prompted
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills that contribute to documenting a plan and helping others accomplish their goals
• Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
• Constant drive to learn and adapt to ever-changing surroundings and gaming trends
• Passion for and understanding of gaming and gaming culture
• Self-starter with the ability to work flexing hours as your project demands.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Teams, Microsoft Office, and other project management tools

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221047 when responding to this ad.

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