Associate Producer (Contract) at PlayStation Global

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

70.91

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Scheduling, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, JIRA, Confluence, Hansoft, Microsoft Office, Bug Tracking, Perforce, Agile, SCRUM, Communication Skills, Self-Starter, Game Industry Trends, Game Development

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation. Join the award-winning team that created God of War Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced associate 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 #LI-SMS #LI-AM1 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. $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.

Responsibilities

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