Game Producer - Toronto, Canada - TVO Ontario Educational Comms. Authority

TVO Ontario Educational Comms. Authority

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Game Producer

Division:
Digital Learning Division

Salary Range: 58,092.08$ - 63,511.26$

Location:
Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work)

TVO Media Education Group is a social impact charity at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we inspire learning that changes lives and enriches communities

What's in it for you
***When it comes to learning, we walk the talk: it's the cornerstone of everything we do, and each one of us invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other's knowledge - whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch & learns. You'll work with folks who are thrilled and driven by the digital learning and media landscapes. Roll up your sleeves and work cross functionally with great teams where collaboration is the beating heart of all that we do. We're a tight-knit community and we're just the right size, meaning that you'll get to meet and work with people from across our organization, at all levels - the ones who have been here for 10 months, 10 years, and well beyond. Maybe you'll even get to meet Polkaroo.

Who we are
TVO Media Education Group has embarked on an ambitious transformation as part of our new strategic vision.

We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change.

We understand and celebrate that we are better, together.

We are proud and thrilled to be named a
Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023 This is a testament to the incredible work we do, every day, and the impact that we have on the lives of Ontarians.

However you jump in with us, you'll join a team of good people who are constantly inspired and challenged to do great work.

Join us on our journey as we go from great to _greater._

The opportunity

We are looking for a talented game producer to take on creating fun, educational and engaging content, including games, apps, and activities with a multidiscipline team for TVO learn.

You will be responsible for ensuring that creative ideas become reality by working with a team of game and platform developers, educators, designers, and product managers.

You collaborate daily with a cross-functional team in leading the development of new game ideas and support the evolution of TVO games as part of our new strategic direction.

TVO is committed to an innovation-led future. We develop products and platforms meant to elevate the industry.

Key Responsibilities
As a Game Producer you will

Attend and participate in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for web content, games and apps.
Be involved in multiple interactive projects from concept to release, including old and new ideas
Work closely with design, art, technology, product management, product delivery, and QA teams to turn ideas into reality
Prioritize, schedule, and track tasks to ensure the team's work is delivered on time
Champion TVO's game vision and ensure that our experiences meet the highest standards in the industry
Support and contribute to the optimization the crossfunctional team's agile workflow, organization, and daytoday operations
Promote a team culture of collaboration, empathy, morale, and engagement
Strategize and organize in partnership with the Product Manager playtests, player feedback, and metrics to gain insights and guide the team's work
Make recommendations and determine game functionality/game concepts based on their expertise.
Communicating goals and risks of project in conjunction with project teams

Qualifications

3 to 5 years of work experience in a game design, game production, or digital production environment
College or University graduate (or equivalent experience) in communications, Digital Media, or any related field Experience working specifically on children's content with a focus on gaming experiences
Experience and knowledge in developing children's content that includes the creation of characters, treatments, and storylines for games, promotional areas, and other online experiences.
Expert knowledge of game production and agile development fundamentals
Exceptional personal drive to take initiative and deliver results
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly document processes and techniques
Excellent written/oral communication skills and proper grammar usage, specifically when targeting kids 212 years of age
Excellent presentation skills coupled with the ability to articulate concepts to clients and internal teams
Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork
Experience with audio editing is an asset

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at Work with us |

TVO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued,