Coordinator, Partnerships Marketing

Job Description

Your Platform
Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.
And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you're interested in our biggest priority, it's our people.
We're currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.
Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter/ X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Your Mission
The Global Partnerships team at Activision Blizzard is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing brand partnership deals across ABK games, and events. The Global Partnerships team is uniquely positioned to create long-term value via commercialization of ABK's portfolio of assets through brand partnerships. Our industry-leading games including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Candy Crush, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk, StarCraft, Hearthstone, and others provide brands solutions for all for all their entertainment partnership needs.
The Coordinator, Partnerships Marketing candidate will assist and support the team by working with our partner brands and the various internal teams at Activision Publishing to help fulfill the partners for Call of Duty and its various sub franchises.
A successful candidate should have a knowledge base inclusive of gaming and entertainment brand partnerships and the work that goes into making them successful. The candidate should will have excellent analytical & organizational abilities, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to represent various stakeholders needs for them with other teams, the ability to work and communicate effectively in a small team environment and an understanding of the culturally relevant entertainment landscape.
You will be a champion for partner campaign launches, working cross-functionally with product leads, marketing teams, legal, PR, external partners, and executives. This role is a key member of the Partnerships team and requires outstanding attention to detail, the ability to develop creative solutions to sophisticated problems, and the continuous drive for improvement.
The ideal candidate is highly-motivated team player, is comfortable in working in a fast-pace environment, has the ability to perform tasks and problem solve with limited information, is , proactive in their helpfulness, and is an effective communicator.
Job Function:
• Daily monitoring of brand partner accounts
• Regular engagement with brand partners
• Assessment and management of partner needs; representation of those needs internally with broader team
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver brand partner activation elements
• Coordinate development, review, approval, and timely delivery of marketing assets
• Provide partnership expertise in the comprehension of contractual elements and understanding of partners' marketing/business goals objectives, target audience, and competitors.
• Build partnership presentation decks including recap and reporting
• Provide support and complete additional projects as directed by management team
• Attend and provide support at events as needed

Education or Equivalent Experience:
• BS/BA degree required
• 1+ years brand partnerships experience and/or brand marketing agency with an emphasis in gaming, esports, or brand partnerships
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM and others as required)

Experience / Special Skills / Abilities Required:
• Exceptional Power Point Skills as well as other MSFT Office Programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to learn quickly and be adaptable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• High motivation, positive energy, and passion for gaming
• Marketplace awareness and knowledge
• Highly collaborative, organized and adept in project management with an ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to work under time crunch and proactively anticipate, identify, and solve risks to meet deadlines
• Familiarity and working knowledge of project management tools
** This is a 6 month contract role, directly through Activision. Relocation assistance not available for this role. All applicants must be able to work in our office in Santa Monica, CA.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world's largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Destiny, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do. At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more.
Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed h

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