Executive Producer, Live Ops Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE, an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the bestselling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible. Would you like to help build an experience that will redefine how players connect with one another and with the digital world around them? We have amazingly talented people from across the globe located in Edinburgh, Budapest & now Montpellier and remote, flexible and hybrid style working in six different nations around the world. If you are ready to help forge a new future for gamers Everywhere, read on.
Our products are at the heart of our business and player experience. This critical role will build and grow the foundation for our ability to translate feature and business model needs to meet player satisfaction, retention, and acquisition goals. As the EP of Live Operations, you will work to form a powerful team and ensure the success of the studio by balancing value and capability to deliver an engaging player experience and meet our financial goals.
Our ideal candidate is an experienced Executive or Senior Producer of Live Operations who is comfortable managing the game's content releases, events, and updates to ensure that players are engaged and retained while achieving engagement and revenue goals. They have a passion for games and for their team creating growth and opportunities for their success while maintaining a balanced production capacity.
Key Duties:
- Lead the development of the live operations strategy and roadmap to build the best player experience for the game.
- Drive the delivery of high-quality, engaging content updates and events that align with the game's vision and goals, while ensuring timely release schedules and quality standards are met.
- Develop and lead the live operations teams, including game designers, developers, and content creators.
- Analyse player data and feedback to inform the development of new content and events that drive player retention and engagement collaborating closely product managers, community managers, and game analysts.
- Work closely with the game's community to ensure player feedback is heard and addressed, and that the community is engaged and informed about upcoming updates and events.
- Collaborate with other teams within the company to ensure the game is optimized for player retention, monetization, and engagement, while staying within budgetary constraints.
- Analyse and report on key performance indicators and use data to inform decisions and improve the game's performance.
Your Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in live operations as a Senior producer or related field, with a track record of success in managing and delivering updates and events for free-to-play PC video games.
- Deep understanding of free-to-play game design and monetization strategies, and experience with live operations tools and technologies.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the video game industry.
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you're based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.
