Producer (7 Months Contract) at Zynga

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate and build relationships with multi-functional, multi-regional teams
Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to prioritise workload effectively
Strong team player; ability to work with a team spread across different locations
Proven ability to work independently and be proactive
Proven ability to learn new skills quickly, work efficiently and keep a cool head at busy times
Experience with JIRA/Confluence or similar
Understanding of mobile app development cycle
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies
Experience using mobile publishing portals (big plus, can be learnt on-the-job)

Responsibilities

Oversee the submission and release of Zynga’s global game portfolio to customers through first party development portals (e.g., App Store Connect, Amazon Developer Portal, Google Play Console, Windows partner centre)
Troubleshoot app submission and release issues
Be the main point of contact between game developers and first party platforms
Communicate and proactively work to resolve first party rejections
Identify platform changes that may affect the business and highlight risks as needed
Identify and drive improvements to current processes
Administrate the first party publishing portals, manage user access and permissions, and carry out regular audits
Manage provisioning profiles, app signing, and development certificates
Take operational roles in internal projects developing new processes or tools to improve the release operation function
Build and maintain relationships with product teams (e.g., marketing & engineering) to ensure smooth delivery of graphical assets, metadata, and builds to first party storefronts
Use custom tools and services that automate, facilitate, and improve product distribution to platform storefronts; identify opportunities for improvements to these internal tools
Provide clear and concise information to stakeholders and the leadership team to reduce risks for current and upcoming app releases
Proactively update wiki documentation, ensuring the central repository aligns with current processes
Help evangelise Release Operations services to merger and acquisition studios
Help manage the launch readiness & sunset processes

Skills

App Store Connect

Google Play Console

Amazon Developer Portal

Windows Partner Centre

App Submission

Release Management

Troubleshooting

Platform Communication

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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