BioWare Austin seeks Marketing Specialist
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BioWare Austin is searching for a Marketing Specialist to support the marketing efforts for the MMO game currently in development. The Marketing Specialist position is based in Austin, Texas and will work with the Director of Marketing to develop and execute all aspects the Product Marketing Plan, which includes product positioning, target market identification and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, category & competitive analysis and pricing analysis. The Marketing Specialist will also be responsible for the coordination of marketing and PR schedules and asset calendars and will work closely with the development team on playability research.
BioWare, the newest member of the incredible family of EA studios, has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™ series, and Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic™. Original BioWare-created IPs include Jade Empire™ and the critically acclaimed, Mass Effect. BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy RPG Dragon Age™; Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood™ for the Nintendo DS™; and unannounced projects including a highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game.
BioWare’s games have continually achieved critical and commercial success. All of our published titles are in the top 5% highest rated at www.gamerankings.com; in fact we have 6 games in the top 1% highest rated games of all time! Today BioWare has more than 400 staff at its two locations and continues to grow. We have sold over 20 million games (including engine licenses) in the past ten years! Our games have received many top industry awards, and we are proud that our Edmonton studio location has been recognized as a top employer in Canada, awarded the following for 2008:
- Canada’s Top 100 Employers
- Financial Post Canada’s Top 10 Best Companies to Work For
- Alberta’s Top 35 Employers
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and Coordinate the implementation of product marketing materials for the launch campaign this includes compiling feedback from meetings and key stakeholders, managing schedules and deadlines and maintaining consistent cross functional communication.
- Create, manage and track asset calendar to meet all Marketing and PR milestones.
- Generate and or obtain key assets including screen shots, game footage, visual renders, sizzle videos, and b-roll.
- Manage market research efforts and the internal playability lab.
- Monitor current industry marketing practices and gaming industry trends.
- Manage the tracking and analysis of data as it pertains to marketing efforts.
- Represent the department at marketing and PR meetings.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships and communicate with colleagues both internally and externally.
- Assist in the presentation of the game and marketing initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA degree, ideally liberal arts, communications, marketing or business
- A minimum of 1-3 years of solid marketing experience – video game marketing preferred
- Understanding of marketing, promotions, pricing strategies and forecasting
- Experience developing and presenting promotional collateral materials
- Effective time management and work prioritization skills
- Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Video editing tools a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation & communication skills
- Works well across dynamic team environment partnering with designers, writers, engineers and customers
- Strong analysis and communication skills, strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Must be a self starter and results driven
- Passionate about Video games
- Ability to travel (including international) up to 10%
How to apply
Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application, or include in the cover letter of your mailed application:
08-Mrktg-Spec-BWA-01
To apply by email, send your resume to:
AdminJobsAustin -AT- bioware.com
Or by mail:
Marketing Specialist
#08-Mrktg-Spec-BWA-01
BioWare
Human Resources
200, 4445 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6H 5R7
Along with your submission, you MUST include a signed product submission agreement.
You can fax it to: 780-439-6374
Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. Only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted at this time.
Posted by AlexMarquez on February 8, 2008 12:35 AM
