Associate Producer Knutsford, England
Job description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.
Your New Role…
As an Associate Producer at TT Games, you will be a key member of the Production group on a AAA multi-platform console game. Reporting to a Senior Producer, you will be responsible for supporting all areas of a title’s development. You will assist with all aspects of development, including scheduling, organising, and tracking work. Working alongside a multidisciplinary development team, you will be incredibly driven, dependable and passionate about understanding and pre-empting the team’s requirements, ensuring dependencies are unblocked, to support and drive the implementation of exceptional gameplay experiences.
To achieve this, the role requires team members who have outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information and status reports to staff of all levels. In addition, applicants will be required to have excellent time management skills, balancing their own work beside those of the team.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Authoring and maintaining schedules as required
Report any problems/ risks uncovered to the Project Manager
Maintaining the JIRA database to ensure all data is in the correct location and has the correct classification/ scrum priority
Attending meetings & reviews, taking concise and comprehensive notes, and passing information to the team as required
Arranging and purchasing food for the development team as required
Working with QA to ensure any testing requirements are covered
Building and tagging versions of the project
Undertaking relevant on-the-job training where required and keep up-to-date with industry advancements and technologies
Qualifications & Experience…
Highly organised and proactive, with excellent time management, planning & communication skills
Agile/ SCRUM project management experience advantageous
Experience of Microsoft Project and/ or Excel advantageous
Experience working within a video games development Production role advantageous
Good understanding of in-house tools and software used in development
Practical and methodical approach to problem solving
Demonstrates dependability and commitment to project/ tasks
Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].
