Editorial Manager
Company: Activision Blizzard
Location: Fontana
Posted on: September 14, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: Editorial Manager, Franchise Editorial Reporting to:
Editorial Director, Franchise Editorial Department: Franchise
Editorial (Marketing/PR, Activision)
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role below, then send your application for consideration.
Your Platform Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously
disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame
industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like
Pitfall -, Tony Hawk -, Guitar Hero -, Crash Bandicoot---,
Skylanders--- and Call of Duty - -- our obsession is delighting our
players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we
consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful
entertainment. And while we have world-class franchises,
infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate,
talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together.
So, if you're interested in our biggest priority, it's our people.
We're currently driving the next era for our company and community
by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make
Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive. Join us,
make history. To learn more, check us out at
www.callofduty.com/blog, www.activision.com,
www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn. Your Mission An experienced Manager of
Editorial content, Writer, and Gamer is needed to join the
Activision Franchise Editorial team to work primarily on long-form
("Blog") content for Activision, including Call of Duty. An ideal
candidate would have 3-6 years of proven experience writing,
editing, and managing editorial content, along with an impressive
knowledge of Activision titles. A passionate gamer with experience
in first-person action titles and their nomenclature is preferred.
The Editorial Manager would be an integral part of shaping
Franchise Editorial content and long-form messaging. The primary
role would include managing the research of game content, and
redefining it into player-friendly, authentic, and accurate
communications that acts as the main hub of information for the
brands. Quality content is of paramount importance, delivered on
time and within budget, and distributed across multiple channels.
The ideal candidate would be a skilled and articulate communicator,
able to craft communications from a small stable of writers, and
ensuring content is steered toward publication on-time, and
accurately. This role requires an individual with a strong
production management ethic, the ability to bring innovative and
creative ideas from inception to reality. The candidate would be
passionate and knowledgeable about the gaming industry,
Activision's games, with understanding of communication trends.
Responsibilities
- Working with the Editorial Director to deliver content
production goals reflected in the editorial calendar based on all
brand communications, applying processes and tools in place, and
contributing to improving existing approaches.
- Managing the development and approval of content across blogs,
including assets such as screenshots and artwork.
- Work closely with internal partners to shepherd editorial
projects from concept through launch achieving the highest quality
output.
- Write, edit, proof, fact-check, and polish a variety of
franchise-oriented communications with a steadfast focus on
quality. Coordinate internally with subject matter experts across
teams to gather information to spotlight our games and talent.
- Ensure the Content Management System and Call of Duty Blog
content across owned channels is fully SEO optimized, updated,
fully curated, and localized globally.
- Managing the central distribution of long-form content across
Activision, ensuring global teams receive public-facing
communications.
- Bring innovation and assistance in maintaining a communications
style guide in concert with the PR, Marketing, and other brand
teams. Monitor content effectiveness and help modify strategies
accordingly. Additional projects and duties as assigned. Player
Profile
- 3-6 years of client, publication, or agency-side editorial, PR,
journalism, or marketing communications experience plus production
experience backed by a portfolio of high-quality work.
- A solutions-oriented mentality and a discerning eye for
high-quality content.
- An ability to work quickly and effectively across a range of
near and long-term priorities.
- Experience using style and grammar references, including
Chicago Manual of Style.
- Experience implementing efficient workflow processes and
implementing productivity tools, including (but not limited to) the
Microsoft Office communications suite, Sharepoint, CMS systems,
Jira, Monday, Sprinklr, as well as general knowledge of game
builds. Photoshop and knowledge of PC hardware is also a
bonus.
- A deep, experienced knowledge of video games, with a particular
knowledge of Call of Duty to ensure the maintenance of authentic
long-form content. A great K/D ratio and passion for the game is a
bonus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build a network of
collaborators. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills. 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 Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), 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. 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
$72,720.00 - $134,460.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the
U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual
amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and
location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this
role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive
compensation is not guaranteed.
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