Senior Communications Producer

Responsibilities

• Create and implement practices and processes for the Communications team, seek improvements and efficiencies in the way we work and the software we use
• Build and maintain roadmaps for all projects while accounting for the capabilities of our internal resources and for the appropriate rounds of reviews
• Track all deliverables and projects across multiple pipelines, including physical and digital products, content timelines, and events; and ensure quality of work meets Naughty Dog standards
• Ensure all individuals and teams providing assets to our team are clear on expectations and delivery dates
• Prioritize tasks and projects to ensure work is completed efficiently and on schedule
• Foresee and assess potential issues and adjust schedules to maintain final project due dates
• Address urgent partner requests that arise day-to-day and perform well under pressure and ambiguity
• Routinely route materials to all necessary stakeholders at Naughty Dog, PlayStation partners, and external partners
• Be proactive in tracking and chasing down assets, revisions, approvals from other Naughty Dog departments and levels to make sure the team meets deadlines or can flag any blockers early
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders, and external vendors
• Represent the Communications Team when information needs to be passed along regarding project status, updates, and schedules.

Skills

• 8+ years’ experience in production, account, operational, and/or project management, preferably in a video game industry, entertainment, or creative agency role
• Experience closing out one or more AA or AAA games preferred
• Has a deep understanding of project management, workflow, and infrastructure
• Has proven experience managing multiple streams of work with a variety of stakeholders and approval channels
• Can handle a high volume of assets shared across multiple teams and stakeholders, maintaining tight deadlines while remaining organized and detail oriented
• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and juggling multiple projects at a time
• Solve problems proactively and creatively
• Expertise in common Production practices and software (Trello, Excel, Microsoft Project, Miro, Confluence, Wrike, or/and equivalents), in addition to staying up to date with current thinking in their role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with different types of partners and stakeholders
• Experience working with and presenting to senior leaders and/or executives, fostering strong, trustworthy relationships
• Working knowledge of video game production and development is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

The estimated USA base pay range for this zone (Los Angeles area) is $137,200 - $171,500 USD.