Product Content Coordinator - eSports

Carlsbad, CA (On-site)

$25/hr – $27/hrFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Description

SUMMARY Overview of the position

Would you like to get involved with the video games and collectibles industry? The Product Content Coordinator (eSports) works in tandem with the Associate Content Manager to manage content quality in Upper Deck trading card products based on eSports and video game IPs. The coordinator is responsible for image asset collection and allocation, editorial reviews of pre-production card files, management of physical assets used in products (e.g. manufactured items, etc.), reviews of production documentation, and other tasks that support the Associate Content Manager. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Works alongside Associate Content Manager to obtain, select and organize image assets for production usage. 
  • Performs editorial reviews of trading card printing proof sheets, compiling and coordinating modifications.
  • Creates and manages print layouts for trading card products.
  • Allocates memorabilia and other physical assets while meeting budget and volume parameters.
  • Acts as an interdepartmental point of contact for the Product Content Team, working with other stakeholders to identify, elevate and address issues that impact product quality and production schedules.
  • Works with Project Managers to ensure the timeliness of content deliverables from the creative stage all the way through to final production. 
  • Reviews production documentation for accuracy.

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • College Degree preferred 

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter who loves eSports and video games
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail. 
  • Good interpersonal, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills coupled with a strong work ethic.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with a professional demeanor. Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels. Team player orientation.
  • Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
  • Ability to independently research and take quality screen captures for specific products for long periods of time.
  • Proficiency in the following Microsoft software: Office, ACCESS, Excel (advanced) knowledge preferred. 
  • Knowledge of basic budgeting.
  • Familiarity with editorial review/proofreading. 
  • General knowledge of trading cards and collectibles.
  • Broad knowledge of the video game industry and its trends.
  • Advanced knowledge of eSports teams, players and multiple licenses of video games.
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The Upper Deck Company

Upper Deck, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck revolutionized the sports trading card industry with anti-counterfeit holograms, high quality card stock and stunning photography in its inaugural 1989 baseball set, and since then its mission has been to capture the excitement of the game and deliver it to fans of all ages. The cornerstone of Upper Deck’s business, which opened in 1989, is based on sports trading cards. As its brand has evolved to include other products over the years, the company now creates exclusive memorabilia, gaming products, collectible cards and a wide array of sports trading cards.Find more information at www.upperdeck.com, www.upperdeckstore.com, www.UpperDeckBlog.com or follow us on Facebook (UpperDeck), Twitter (@UpperDeckSports and @UpperDeckEnt), and YouTube (udvids).

Founded in 1988
Carlsbad, California, USA
609 employees (298 in marketing)