Composer’s Assistant - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation assistance

Student programs

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Composer’s Assistant to support our Music Staff and help with the music pipeline for games, trailers and cinematics. The role involves creating MIDI mockups, organizing music assets, and assisting with recording sessions in a dynamic, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have a degree in music production or related field and proficiency with Wwise and major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Sibelius, Finale or Dorico. Remote work arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in music production, composition, audio engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Wwise or comparable audio middleware.

Responsibilities

• Create MIDI mockups and production materials based on composer direction.
• Prepare, organize, and deliver music assets for implementation.
• Implement and maintain music assets using Wwise and proprietary tools.
• Support composers and audio teams with testing, troubleshooting and validation.
• Manage and archive music assets, source files, stems, mixes, and related documentation.
• Assist with cue tracking, metadata management and version control.
• Support recording session prep, score prep and project tracking.
• Maintain music databases and asset libraries.

Skills

Music production

Wwise

Pro Tools

Notation software

Organization

Education

Degree in music production

Tools

Wwise

Pro Tools

Cubase

Reaper

Logic Pro

Sibelius

Finale

Dorico

Job description

Requisition ID:

R028221

Team Name: Sound

Job Title:

Composer’s Assistant - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID:

R028221

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment’s audio team is seeking a Composer’s Assistant to support our Music Staff to maintain and maximize our engagement in all music related tasks involved with our franchises. The Music Team is part of the Story and Franchise Development Department and works with all Blizzard teams to create music for in-game content, trailers, cinematics and much more.

You will be assisting with all aspects of music production, working with producers and composers to help with everything along the music pipeline and ensuring that composers’ eyes and ears are on all materials. You will be helping with editing and prepping, as well as implementing music assetsusing custom tools. Assisting with recording sessions is also a responsibility for this role, and that includes score prep, session prep and more. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing and archiving all related music assets. Superior organizational and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to create top drawer mock-ups and arrangements. Proficiency in music editing is a requisite. Solid orchestration skills are a plus, must be fluid in Sibelius and or Finale.

The potential 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.

Responsibilities

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

• Create MIDI mockups and production materials based on composer direction.
• Prepare, organize, and deliver music assets for implementation.
• Implement and maintain music assets using Wwise and proprietary game development tools.
• Support composers and audio teams with implementation testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Manage and archive music assets, source files, stems, mixes, and related documentation.
• Assist with cue tracking, file organization, metadata management, and version control.
• Support recording session preparation, including score preparation, session materials, and project tracking.
• Help maintain music databases, asset libraries, and project documentation.
• Assist producers and composers with day-to-day production support and administrative needs.
• Track music-related requests and follow-through on assigned tasks to ensure timely delivery.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Degree, certificate, or equivalent experience in music production, composition, audio engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Wwise or comparable audio middleware.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong proficiency in at least one professional DAW, such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, or Logic Pro.
• Ability to create and edit music notation in Sibelius, Finale, Dorico, or equivalent software.
• Understanding of interactive music systems and game audio workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard productivity software.

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new tools and workflows.
• Passion for video games and music production.

Extra Points

• Familiarity with Blizzard games and franchises.
• Experience implementing audio in game engines or interactive media projects.
• Experience supporting recording sessions involving live musicians.
• Knowledge of orchestration and score preparation.
• Experience working in the video game, music, film, or television industries.
• Experience creating game mods or working with level editors.
• Working knowledge of scripting or automation tools that support audio workflows.

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.

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 love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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!

• 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.

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