Executive Producer

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Who We Are…

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the
storytellers
bringing our characters to life, the
creators
bringing them to your living rooms and the
dreamers
creating what's next…

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Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We've been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world's largest

franchises. Join
the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what's next

Executive Producer

Position Overview:
The Executive Producer (EP) will lead the production of a high-quality single-player Action-Adventure RPG, from concept to launch and beyond. This senior leadership role involves managing cross-functional teams, driving the game's vision in conjunction with the Game Director, managing budget and timelines, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including the publishing team, to ensure a successful product. The EP is ultimately responsible for the game's success in terms of both quality and market performance.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Executive Producer (EP) is responsible for overseeing the entire development and production process, ensuring the project aligns with the creative vision, stays on schedule, and meets budgetary constraints. The role will require driving the leadership team to establish a deep partnership, coordination with various teams, and a deep understanding of game development, market trends, and represent voice of the player.

Vision and Strategy:

• Partner with Game Director to help promote the strategic vision for the game in collaboration with creative directors, game designers, product managers, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the game aligns with the studio's overall goals and market trends in the gaming sector.
• Foster an environment that creates a team that leads innovation in the singleplayer games landscape.
• Lead the relationship with the publishing organization and various publishing teams to garner strategic alignment, set expectations, foster goodwill, and promote the vision for the game.

Production Oversight:

• Oversee all phases of development from concept, pre-production, production, and post-launch.
• Collaborate with production teams to create and manage development schedules, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
• Manage budgets, ensuring the game stays within financial constraints while maintaining high production quality.
• Regularly report project status, risks, and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure a robust QA process is in place to triage post release stability, performance, and a high-quality player experience.

Team Leadership:

• Drive the leadership team to success and keep them on track and focused.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams, including designers, programmers, artists, QA, and Marketing, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Provide mentorship to directors and senior management, ensuring the development team is motivated and aligned with the project goals.
• Manage external development partners, outsourcers, and third-party vendors to supplement internal resources. Manage relationships with key partners.
• Maintain a healthy organization to include managing directors, team wide functions, recruiting, and ensure high team morale.

Execution of Product Slate:

• Drive pre-launch activities, including marketing, beta testing, and community engagement, to ensure the game is well-positioned for launch.
• Oversee the post-launch content roadmap, ensuring regular updates and improvements based on player feedback and analytics.
• Managing the operations of the game. Ensure stakeholder alignment across the leadership team to bring about customer and product fit.

Market and Player Engagement:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, player expectations, and emerging technologies to ensure the game remains competitive and innovative.
• Collaborate with marketing and community to create a unified publishing strategy.

Qualifications & Essentials...

• Proven experience as an Executive Producer or Director of Production in game development, with at least one successful game shipped.
• 10+ years of experience, 3 in a director of production, or executive producer role working on a successful title of this genre and scale.
• Experience with AAA games
• Strong understanding of game development, including its development phases to include post release.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage large, diverse teams.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Deep understanding of game design, production processes, art, engineering, and QA methodologies.
• Experience managing external partners, contractors, and third-party vendors.
• Passion for gaming and a strong knowledge of the additional content service landscape.

Nice to Haves...

• Deep knowledge of various development methodologies.
• Strong network within the gaming industry.
• A passion for Action-Adventure RPGs
• A passion for the source material and IP we are working in

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at

along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $175, $325,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.