Associate Producer, Music – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Assistants vs. Agents; Irvine (CA); Híbrido; USD 34.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Mental health programs

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in Irvine, CA, is seeking an organized Associate Producer, Music for a 12-month temporary assignment. You will support the music production pipeline, coordinate with composers, studios, and contractors, and help manage schedules and deliverables across franchises.

The role offers hybrid work with on-site and remote elements, starting late January or early February 2027, and requires at least 1 year in AAA game development or equivalent music production experience.

Formación

• 1+ years of experience in AAA game development or equivalent music production environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Senior Music Producer in maintaining music production schedules across franchises.
• Coordinate and track contract requests, budgets, and expenditures.
• Assist with music pre-production, planning, and logistical needs.
• Maintain organized archives of all music-related assets and documentation.
• Assist with scheduling and supporting recording sessions, including booking musicians, studios, engineers, and personnel.
• Communicate production status to the Senior Music Producer and Music Director.
• Attend recording sessions to assist the Senior Music Producer, Music Director, and composers.
• Manage ASCAP/BMI registrations and maintain music rights databases.
• Perform additional tasks to support the department.

Conocimientos

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational and time mgmt

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Music production workflows

Descripción del empleo

Team Name:

Sound

Job Title:

Associate Producer, Music – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID:

R028318

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an organized and proactive Associate Producer to support music and scoring production across all our franchises. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Music Producer to manage schedules, facilitate deliverables, and support the overall music production pipeline. You'll also assist in coordinating with internal teams and external partners, including composers, recording studios, and contractors, to ensure the successful execution of Blizzard’s musical vision.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

This is a 12-month temporary position starting sometime around the end of January or beginning of February 2027.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Music Producer in maintaining music production schedules across all franchises.
• Coordinate and track contract requests, budgets, and expenditures.
• Assist with music pre-production, planning, and logistical needs.
• Maintain organized archives of all music-related assets and documentation.
• Assist with scheduling and supporting recording sessions, including booking musicians, studios, engineers, and other personnel.
• Communicate production status and updates to the Senior Music Producer and Music Director.
• Attend recording sessions to assist the Senior Music Producer, Music Director, and composers.
• Manage ASCAP/BMI registrations and maintain music rights databases.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as needed to support the department.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in AAA game development or equivalent music production environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and attention to detail.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Solid knowledge of music production and scoring workflows within the entertainment industry.

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for video games and an understanding of game development pipelines.

Extra Points:

• Familiarity with Blizzard games and their musical identity.
• Experience working with external audio vendors and scoring contractors.
• Familiarity with various audio, graphic, and video file formats.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. www.blizzard.com, a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, 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 a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $24.43 - $45.19 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.