Executive Producer - Developer Relations UPE
Executive Producer - Developer Relations UPE
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Job Description
The Director Developer Relations and Executive Producer for Games & Digital Platforms is a unique hybrid role responsible for playing a pivotal part in bringing a portfolio of exciting games and interactive experiences to life. From a development point of view the experienced candidate will be a creative and technology partner to developers and publishers globally capably managing the production and successful release and live operation of selected games. From a new business perspective the highly connected candidate will drive creative and game ideation discussions industrywide spearhead game pitches and establish worldclass creative development partnerships. The successful candidate will utilize creative and business acumen and a strong industry network to achieve these goals. The Director Developer Relations and Executive Producer will also play a key role in shaping our future games slate implementing techniques that foster innovation and processes that drive quality. The passionate candidate will advocate for new thinking and calculated risktaking with a focus on the groups growth objectives. This role will also be integral in supporting an inclusive and forwardlooking culture that brings great people product and ideas together at the intersection of gaming and entertainment.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $130000 $170000
Qualifications :
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate the gaming marketplace and NBCU IP portfolio to create and present new game concepts to Games & Digital Platforms leadership aligned with our overall strategic slate objectives.
- Communicate UP&Es Gaming initiatives; drive new project opportunities; and establish worldclass creative partnerships via a strong network of relationships across the Games industry development community.
- Elevate product quality through innovative creative approaches and implementation of bestinclass production methodologies.
- Lead production and own P&L responsibility for selected Console/PC games including working with partners to agree on game pillars; problemsolving creative and technical challenges; review/approval of milestones; management of schedules; and overall high quality delivery of such titles. Enthusiastically and knowledgably present game progress to broader internal executives and stakeholders.
- Conduct external development team due diligence and technical reviews with potential partners to ensure the right partner/project fit; review/approve partner staffing and resource plans as required; recommend partner selections to Games & Digital Platforms management.
- Present and recommend new projects and partners as a key member of the Games & Digital Platforms game greenlight team.
- Drive successful partner relationships by engaging in regular proactive interactions with Production leaders at partners; providing ongoing support and a solutionoriented approach; displaying an openmindedness to and an understanding of partner objectives; and reinforcing a commitment to quality and creativity.
- Lead projects by establishing and communicating clear goals and objectives. Lead performance by identifying areas for improvement and implementing plans to enhance team and portfolio efficiency. Lead team through support of innovative creative ideas mentoring and deep industry experience.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Games industry trends and market opportunities with a lens toward production processes and development methodologies. Provide insights and inspiration to the organization in the planning and execution of new product offerings.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 10 years of console/PC game production experience working with both internal and external development studios and a proven track record of delivering creatively and commercially successful titles to market
- 10 Years developing game strategies and product slates either within a specific game franchise or across a portfolio of titles; experience with entertainmentbased brands preferred
- Extensive industry network across the Games development community ranging from large studios to independents
- Established relationships with Games industry thought leaders
- Production leadership role on 1012 commercially successful interactive products
- Proven track record in building/implementing game production pipelines tool sets and best practices for production organizations
- Outstanding project management skills to effectively oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously meet deadlines and prioritize
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills able to passionately and clearly articulate new ideas and creative concepts
- Strong working knowledge of deal making business models and current Games industry commercial trends
- Demonstrable experience successfully managing business partner relationships with a focus on new product development problemsolving and growth
- Team player with a collaborative spirit who will drive new ideas while being commercially savvy to deliver great games and digital experiences
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and act on information
Desired Characteristics:
- Outgoing people person with demonstrable enthusiasm for new projects
- Strong interest and experience in developing creative means for interactive storytelling and franchise building
- Wellversed in gaming fandom and entertainment media culture
- Attention to detail and the intricacies of developing resonant entertainment content
- Strategic and critical thinking to develop longterm plans for success
Education:
- A degree from a fouryear college with a preference for an advanced degree
- Industry recognized experience required
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
