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Our client, one of the world’s most respected Children’s Entertainment production companies, is seeking a talented Digital Producer to lead interactive content development for a new preschool series for PBS KIDS.
This person will produce interactive content for children across multiple platforms, including websites, digital games, and apps. This content is an opportunity for kids to ‘play the show’ and extend the learning and narrative experience of the tv series.
Candidates for this position must have strong experience in creating interactive digital games and websites as well as a passion for creating thoughtful, fun, equity-driven, and accessible interactive content for young children.
****As the show’s website and games are available in Spanish and English, proficiency in both is required.****
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop ideas for games that are on-brand and deliver on the series mission.
- Collaborate with and manage game studios, reviewing and providing feedback on all game development materials.
- Participate in – or lead – playtesting of games, apps, etc., and other research opportunities.
- Manage schedules and workflows to keep projects on time and on budget.
- Develop and manage project budgets.
- Identify external content creators to participate in interactive content development, eg games studios, subject matter studios, etc.
- Advise on trends in digital culture, especially relating to children and families.
- As needed, represent FRP at industry events and conferences, as a participant, panelist or speaker.
Requirements:
- 4+ years production experience making games, websites, apps or other digital content.
- Shipped at least one educational or entertainment game, or app that was published in a widely available platform.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with diverse individuals.
- Passionate about making high quality experiences for children
- Creative problem-solver.
- Patience, empathy, flexibility, and kindness.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience making children’s media or working with children.
- Familiarity with the principles of Universal Design for Learning.
Our client offers relocation assistance to their studio in Pittsburgh and work is on a hybrid basis.
Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience. Base salary range $80,000 – $100,000 USD
- 20 days paid vacation.
- Yearly discretionary bonuses plus cost of living increases.
- Studio-subsidized health care, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with studio match.
Talentry and our client believe that everyone has the right to work in an empathetic environment that promotes equal employment opportunities. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, marital status, disability, or military status in any of our operations. We courage all to apply.
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