Localization Audio Producer - Irvine, CA (Finance)

Team Name:
Localization

Job Title:
Localization Audio Producer - Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:
R024927

Job Description:

Your Mission

At Blizzard, a Localization Audio Producer is more than just a coordinator of recording assets and information. Our audio producers have a deep knowledge and understanding of our games and the recording industry. They are passionate about helping us to fulfill our Localization Team's mission of 'It Feels Blizzard in Every Language'. More specifically, our Localization Audio Producers also help to make sure 'It Sounds Blizzard in Every Language.' If you have a passion for video games, VO recording, and captivating a global fanbase, this job may be for you. Localization Audio Producers collaborate with internal and external partners to plan the audio strategy for new game releases, to cast appropriate voice talent for each IP, and to coordinate and manage the recording process to deliver high-quality audio assets on time to our development teams. Other goals include driving continuous process improvement and identifying ways to improve the gameplay experience in each region served by our localized titles.

Location fixed:

Irvine, CA. This is an in-person role in our Irvine Headquarters, Hybrid, 3 days per week in office (Tuesday - Thursday)

What you bring to the table:

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

• Deliver technically and artistically excellent localized VO assets on schedule.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners in the script translation, recording and delivery process.
• Procure information such as scope, casting info, define production timelines and be comfortable with a constantly changing agile production.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of external partners, standard processes, and tools.
• Provide specs, guidelines, recording kits and direction to recording studios.
• Participate in the casting of actors for key roles.
• Provide creative direction and support to recording studios around the world. Negotiate production needs when necessary.
• Manage scripts, localized VO and source VO during all stages of production.
• Perform technical and language checks and editing of VO assets to ensure deliveries to development teams are spotless and ready for implementation.
• Implements audio and troubleshoot bugs within the game engine.
• Assist with Digital Asset Management system and metadata cleanliness within String Database.
• Assist in budget planning, supervise ongoing costs, and report on spend for audio production.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 4+ years experience managing the recording of interactive localized VO or with related game audio technologies.
• Drive to improve quality and efficiency through creative, practical, and collaborative solutions.
• Ability to work with recordings in languages other than English. Language skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability & experience in VO production.
• Good command of audio DAW's, post processing and implementation tools such as P4V, Unity, etc.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of dubbing business practices and key partners.
• Team player ready to collaborate with project collaborators on both production and creative goals.
• Eagerness to accept and proactively drive process improvement efforts.
• Good self-organizational skills and knowledge of project management practices.
• Working knowledge of DAMs, Jira, DAWs, P4V, Wwise, Phrase, Unity, and other game engines.

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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Our World

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we've been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We're on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

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 $62,000.00 - $114,700.00 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.