Producer 1 at EA Sports Online

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In its fourth year of production, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 online features are evolving beyond core head-to-head online matchmaking: they support an array of multiplayer game modes; enable cross-platform feature extensions leveraging EA Sports web sites and mobile device applications; and deliver dynamic data services that enhance game experiences through relevant and timely real-world information. Additionally, new server technologies are enabling deeper game team customization and monetization of features.

Combined with these trends, there are an increasing number of Sports game teams to support on next-generation console platforms, plus requests to embrace PC/web and other future hardware platforms. With a full-year development cycle and constant support of new online-enabled titles approaching launch, the EA Sports Online team seeks an experienced producer to partner with game development teams and central technology providers, guide current-cycle feature planning and drive forward-looking multi-year strategic feature design.

The Producer will work closely with internal development groups, external EA partners and game teams throughout the EA Sports Label. Games include FIFA, NHL, NBA Live, NCAA Football and Basketball, Madden NFL Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour.

This individual will provide these primary functions:

  1. Set the direction for future online console feature development, consistent with EA Sports online business strategies.
  2. Educate game teams on Label-wide business priorities to drive adoption of strategically important features.
  3. Foster an environment of collaboration and innovation to enable cost-effective delivery of cutting-edge functionality across multiple games.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Thoroughly understand EA Sports Online’s feature set and provide context to game teams on how features could be utilized to the benefit of individual game teams.
  2. Partner with game teams and central teams to ensure Sports Online and game team objectives are achieved during the new feature development and integration process.
  3. Drive future-looking cross-platform feature concept development aligned with online business strategies and game team goals
  4. Own the creation and update of “roadshow” presentations and tools (including console testbed applications on console and the web) used to keep game team and studio staff abreast of the latest online features.
  5. Act as primary point of contact with internal research groups to keep a pulse on the competition and other best-in-class features from the games/entertainment industry.

Required Skills

  • 8+ years entertainment or interactive media production experience.
  • 4+ years experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ranging from high-level executive presentations/sales pitched to detailed feature design documents.
  • Proven business acumen, with experience in negotiating contracts and running business operations.
  • Working knowledge of major North American and European sports, including soccer, basketball, ice hockey, golf and American football. Passion for multiple sports is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent collaborator, with the ability to partner effectively with a diverse team of creative, technical and business staff.
  • Strong influencer, with demonstrated ability to acheive results without direct authority over staff.
  • Well-rounded individual eager to take on a variety of tasks from primarily creative to primarily technical.
  • Self-starter who will drive toward results with limited direction.

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