Job Description
An MLB Games & VR Producer is responsible for managing video game and/or synthetic 3D baseball experiences from inception to completion. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of producing internal and external development of quality console and mobile games. You own products throughout their lifecycle.Responsibilities
- Work with internal and external development teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables in support of business goals
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
- Manage and track tasks, ensuring schedules are maintained
- Coordinate and validate MLB logos and assets - help cultivate the MLB brand for gaming community
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure projects are released on time with high quality
- Report progress, risks, and issues to key stakeholders
- Track project milestones and deliverables
- Perform related duties as required
- Superior communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in professional mobile and/or game development
- Practical knowledge of current project management methodologies
- Effectively communicate vision and quality objectives
- Understanding of the rules and culture of baseball
- High degree of flexibility in approach - you must be able to balance structure and process with the needs of a creative and dynamic environment
- Experience on teams that have delivered multiple titles to market; You are deadline and detail oriented
- You're passionate about games. You are knowledgeable about games and game culture. You play games.
- Highly motivated and able to learn quickly
- Strong organizational, analytical, prioritization, and interpersonal skills
- Technically savvy with a strong general understanding of computer systems and software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Previous experience in Jira or other issue tracking software
- The opportunity to work on baseball games in NYC with a world class team
- The opportunity to work on award-winning and complex games, apps, and systems
- The opportunity to have an influence on the innovation of products used globally by millions
- The opportunity to work in a highly collaborative team environment
- Amazing benefits including - 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (MLB) considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Perks & Benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums
- Company Contributed 401k Plan
- Paid Time off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the Major Leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
Major League Baseball is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!
If you are interested in joining our team and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at: accommodations@mlb.com.