Job Title:

Executive Producer- Call of Duty

Requisition ID:

R026153

Location:

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid in office schedule - 3 days/ week). This position is based at Activision Headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

Reporting To:

Senior Director of Production

Department:

Production

Job Description:

Activision Publishing is seeking an Executive Producer to join the Call of Duty franchise production team. The Executive Producer will manage production initiatives on one or multiple projects across various platforms from both a business and publishing perspective. In partnership with internal and external studios, the role manages development from concept through release to deliver high quality and engaging content that achieves franchise initiatives and meets financial and schedule goals.

The role entails day-to-day involvement across all phases of development (pre-production, production, submission, and release). Specific duties include ensuring milestones are delivered on time and meet quality standards; helping maintain creative vision; tracking overall development; and working closely with developers and cross-functional groups to deliver initiatives, activations, and digital content to meet project and franchise goals. The Executive Producer will guide and advance Call of Duty across Studios and Business Partners and iterate on best practices across franchise games.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and track game development with internal and external studios across all SKUs of production initiatives tied to a mainline product and its digital life-cycle.
• Support the creation, development, and execution of production initiatives, projects, pathways, and overall plan; provide supervision and support through full operations life-cycle.
• Collaborate with business partners and studios to provide players with a steady stream of compelling features, content, and events.
• Partner with monetization and analytics teams to understand the game’s status and plan updates accordingly.
• Act as primary point of contact with Game Development Studios, 1st Parties, Marketing, PR, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Licensors, and external contractors across project initiatives.
• Partner with Marketing to execute plans for product lines, brands, and lines of business.
• Partner with Developers to ensure specific game features are tied to overall title positioning and goals.
• Be an internal and external advocate for the product and support as needed at trade shows and PR events.
• Coach and develop staff to ensure growth and expand the talent base; create a culture that promotes collaboration, continuous feedback, support and empowerment.
• Set clear goals for the team, hold employees accountable for deliverables, and recognize and reward strong performance.
• Establish model behavior that supports Activision’s standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
• Provide creative and executional direction to development studios to improve product quality and drive franchise innovation; ensure titles and franchise meet or exceed creative and technical objectives.

We Are Looking For:

• Proven Executive Producer with internal development or publishing experience who delivers projects to quality, on time and on budget.
• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry (in a production role); experience with First Person Shooters or Online FPS preferred with 3+ years of experience at Senior Producer level or above.
• Ability to identify risks early and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Leader of people with experience leading, mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Knowledgeable about games and trends in the industry including competitive FPS titles, Monetization, E-Sports and other extensions beyond the core mainline experience.

Collaborator & Communicator:

• Ability to communicate across functions (marketing, PR, Sales, QA, Customer Service, Localizations, Tech, Monetization, CRM, etc.).
• Experience effectively collaborating with internal teams and development studios within the video game industry; strong relationship-building skills.
• Best-in-class, timely communications across all mediums (emails, phone, meetings, presentations, etc.).

Gamer Who Knows How to Make a Game Great:

• Passionate about making video games and able to evaluate and judge gameplay and its trajectory toward completion.
• Experience identifying strengths and weaknesses in a game and knowing when to marshal resources to lean into strengths or address weaknesses.

Strategist with the Skills to Execute:

• Strong business/financial acumen and understanding of current business models in gaming.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done and clear roadblocks for teams.
• Able to juggle competing priorities and timelines and break down large tasks into achievable plans.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry (in a production role).
• 3+ years of experience at Senior Producer level or above.
• Experience shipping 3+ high quality titles.
• Experience shipping on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms.
• Experience with online FPS games preferred.

Company:

Founded in 1979, Activision has delivered iconic franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. Activision is driven by a mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Accommodation Request:

If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, email your request to [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed at that address.

Rewards / Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, healthcare and 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 various voluntary benefit programs.
• Potential relocation assistance if the Company requires geographic relocation for the job.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns. Learn more at https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

Pay Range:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $134,000.00 - $247,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Specific offers will be based on experience, performance, and work location. Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).

Equal Opportunity:

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse and under-represented groups.

Thank you for your interest.