Associate Producer (Contract) Job at Sony Interactive Entertainment in Los Angel

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The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced producer for the development of a new unannounced title!

The Associate Producer supports scheduling and the day-to-day production of the internal development team. Working closely with the Lead Producer, this role helps build and maintain project plans to support resource, budget, and schedule needs.

Responsibilities Game Development

Own phases or portions of product development from design through final approval

Apply production knowledge to support creative partners, support new technologies, and track progress

Keep project on schedule and within budget; maintain and update team tasking

Communicate effectively with internal team members, consultants, and external partners

Critical Thinking + Problem Solving Break down large or complex tasks into clear, actionable steps

Assess the impact of creative changes on schedule and resources

Identify all key stakeholders, gather input, and follow-through on decisions

Partner with Lead Producer to plan resources and resolve issues

Team + Process Support Build strong cross-functional relationships, foster collaboration

Provide feedback on team members to managers; escalate any personnel issues as needed

Ensure compliance with SIE production processes and company policies

Skills Strong project management and schedule skills; proficient at milestone tracking

Excellent organizational + prioritization skills; strong attention to detail and process

Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Hansoft, Microsoft Office (Project and Excel), Bug tracking databases (JIRA, DevTrack), Perforce

Familiarity with Agile / SCRUM, and traditional production methodologies

Clear and adaptable communication skills - both verbal and written

Self-starter, able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Up-to-date knowledge of game industry trends and passion for game development

Education & Experience 3+ years of game production experience with at least one shipped title as Associate Producer or higher

Experience working in AAA games

Bachelor's degree or equivalent skills and experience

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The estimated base pay range for this role is $47.26 — $70.91 USD.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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