Assistant Producer - EA SPORTS™ FC

As one of the largest sports entertainment platforms in the world, EA SPORTS FC is redefining football with genre-leading interactive experiences, connecting a global community of fans to The World's Game through innovation and unrivaled authenticity.

Reporting to a Lead Producer, the Assistant Producer works closely with the production, product management, art, and quality verification teams to create compelling live content for EA SPORTS FC.

Responsibilities:

• Translate real-world football events into live content ideas/plans on short notice, which may sometimes require flexible work hours to mirror real-world football events.
• Develop live content plans and strategies to implement with the goal of retaining and engaging players, based on data collected from dashboards, peers or through other research.
• Work directly in custom tools to create, verify, and publish live content to players.
• Work with the quality verification team to ensure all content meets expected quality standards.
• Collaborate with other Producers to meet deadlines, targets and priority changes.
• Coordinate deliverables with Product Management and art teams to ensure high-quality and successful outcomes.
• Become an expert on the game and the community, drawing from the large, varied player base and past games to make informed design choices.
• Solve problems creatively using available tools and time to create unique and enjoyable experiences for players.
• Improve processes to make life easier for the Content Production team.
• Establish best practices for the team and lead by example.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience working on a live service product, preferably in production, product management, quality verification, or game design.
• High attention to detail, with a proven track record of spotting defects or issues.
• Good understanding of game quality and advocacy for the end-user experience.
• Familiarity with football (soccer), including players, teams, and leagues.
• Experience with game production tools and project management software is beneficial.
• Ability to work with a remote team throughout the live product cycle.
• Understanding of the core mechanics of Ultimate Team and other core game modes within FC.
• Problem-solving skills, particularly for complex, time-sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of improving team efficiencies and processes.
• Familiarity with A/B testing.
• Understanding of in-game economy management and power curve balancing.