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Co-op - Web Content Manager - EA Sports Online
at EA
Burnaby, BC
POSITION TITLE
Co-op Content Manager – EA Sports Online
LOCATION
EA Canada, Burnaby, BC
HOW TO APPLY
In addition to submitting your application through your Co-op program office, all applicants need to visit our job website (www.jobs.ea.com) and CREATE A PROFILE.
At www.jobs.ea.com click on “Join the EA community” and create a “My EA” profile (top section – contact information – is all that is required). Also, please indicate clearly whether you are available for a 4 month, 8 month term, 12month, or a 16month co-op term. Most positions are 4 or 8 months depending on your availability, but we do consider longer co-op terms if needed.
By submitting information for a job posting, you consent and authorize Electronic Arts Canada ("EAC") to seek, obtain and use references for the purposes of considering your application from third parties without any further notice to you. To apply you must have the legal right to work in Canada – copies of work permits may be requested for those that are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The EA SPORTS Web team is responsible for surfacing EA SPORTS franchise content on the web, and for creating unique and engaging online experiences for our customers. The group is tasked with driving online innovation for the Sports Label. We are a fun and dynamic team who has a deep passion for technology, content, and gaming. Online content can take many forms, including plain text, links, database content, still images (illustrations, photographs, diagrams), animation, audio, video, and interactive applications. The main responsibility of the Content Manager will be the creation or acquisition of these sorts of content, while maintaining a close relationship with other specialists, such as producers, graphic designers, developers and QA staff. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the web and gaming, have a high degree of personal integrity, loads of energy, and the desire to work with a fun, close-knit, supportive team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Content Manager will be responsible for:
• publishing content to EASPORTS.com by working with a team of producers, developers, QA, and operations staff
• assessing and resolving any technical challenges in displaying site content, while ensuring all posted material meets high quality editorial standards
• ensuring that site content is both accurate, and updated in a timely fashion, as per the requests of the production team
• performing iterative site tests with the team’s software engineers to assess and correct new site launches and features
• sourcing, editing and proofreading site content, and working closely with the development team to maintain high quality site standards
• participating in content deployment planning and releases
• actively participating in daily / weekly project planning meetings, and comfortable working in a results-oriented team dynamic
• creating and maintaining content plans for new site features
QUALIFICATIONS
• This position requires an in-progress bachelor's degree in an online, online marketing or new media-related discipline.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and associated file formats such as HTML and XML
• Excellent writing skills and expertise in New Media required
• Experience with popular content management systems
• Familiarity with basic SEO best practices and keyword research
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Basic understanding of graphic design tools needed to crop images and modify graphics
• The ability to pick up and learn new tools quickly
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong time management skills and the ability to take initiative
• Willing to do some tedious repetitive tasks and put in extra hours if necessary
ABOUT: EA CANADA - BURNABY, BC
Electronic Arts Canada (EAC) is one of the world’s largest development studios for interactive entertainment. EAC develops and produces video games for all major gaming platforms and is home to some of the largest video game franchises in the world. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies.
EA’s custom-designed Burnaby campus, which originally opened in 1998 and nearly doubled in size between 2005-06, now includes three distinctive buildings with more than 400,000 square feet of state-of-the-art production studios, meeting and continuing education facilities, fitness centre, coffee bars, cafeteria and more. The campus also includes indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a beach volleyball court and a regulation soccer pitch
Many EAC titles routinely sell more than 1 million units each year, including FIFA Soccer, the top selling sports video game franchise in the world with more than $2.5 billion in lifetime revenue and +100 million units sold to date. EAC develops games for all the leading gaming platforms, including the PlayStation3, Xbox360, and Wii. EAC develops several franchises, including: FIFA Soccer, FIFA Street, Fight Night, NBA JAM, and NHL Hockey.
Co-op Content Manager – EA Sports Online
LOCATION
EA Canada, Burnaby, BC
HOW TO APPLY
In addition to submitting your application through your Co-op program office, all applicants need to visit our job website (www.jobs.ea.com) and CREATE A PROFILE.
At www.jobs.ea.com click on “Join the EA community” and create a “My EA” profile (top section – contact information – is all that is required). Also, please indicate clearly whether you are available for a 4 month, 8 month term, 12month, or a 16month co-op term. Most positions are 4 or 8 months depending on your availability, but we do consider longer co-op terms if needed.
By submitting information for a job posting, you consent and authorize Electronic Arts Canada ("EAC") to seek, obtain and use references for the purposes of considering your application from third parties without any further notice to you. To apply you must have the legal right to work in Canada – copies of work permits may be requested for those that are not Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The EA SPORTS Web team is responsible for surfacing EA SPORTS franchise content on the web, and for creating unique and engaging online experiences for our customers. The group is tasked with driving online innovation for the Sports Label. We are a fun and dynamic team who has a deep passion for technology, content, and gaming. Online content can take many forms, including plain text, links, database content, still images (illustrations, photographs, diagrams), animation, audio, video, and interactive applications. The main responsibility of the Content Manager will be the creation or acquisition of these sorts of content, while maintaining a close relationship with other specialists, such as producers, graphic designers, developers and QA staff. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the web and gaming, have a high degree of personal integrity, loads of energy, and the desire to work with a fun, close-knit, supportive team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Content Manager will be responsible for:
• publishing content to EASPORTS.com by working with a team of producers, developers, QA, and operations staff
• assessing and resolving any technical challenges in displaying site content, while ensuring all posted material meets high quality editorial standards
• ensuring that site content is both accurate, and updated in a timely fashion, as per the requests of the production team
• performing iterative site tests with the team’s software engineers to assess and correct new site launches and features
• sourcing, editing and proofreading site content, and working closely with the development team to maintain high quality site standards
• participating in content deployment planning and releases
• actively participating in daily / weekly project planning meetings, and comfortable working in a results-oriented team dynamic
• creating and maintaining content plans for new site features
QUALIFICATIONS
• This position requires an in-progress bachelor's degree in an online, online marketing or new media-related discipline.
• Strong understanding of web technologies and associated file formats such as HTML and XML
• Excellent writing skills and expertise in New Media required
• Experience with popular content management systems
• Familiarity with basic SEO best practices and keyword research
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Basic understanding of graphic design tools needed to crop images and modify graphics
• The ability to pick up and learn new tools quickly
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong time management skills and the ability to take initiative
• Willing to do some tedious repetitive tasks and put in extra hours if necessary
ABOUT: EA CANADA - BURNABY, BC
Electronic Arts Canada (EAC) is one of the world’s largest development studios for interactive entertainment. EAC develops and produces video games for all major gaming platforms and is home to some of the largest video game franchises in the world. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies.
EA’s custom-designed Burnaby campus, which originally opened in 1998 and nearly doubled in size between 2005-06, now includes three distinctive buildings with more than 400,000 square feet of state-of-the-art production studios, meeting and continuing education facilities, fitness centre, coffee bars, cafeteria and more. The campus also includes indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a beach volleyball court and a regulation soccer pitch
Many EAC titles routinely sell more than 1 million units each year, including FIFA Soccer, the top selling sports video game franchise in the world with more than $2.5 billion in lifetime revenue and +100 million units sold to date. EAC develops games for all the leading gaming platforms, including the PlayStation3, Xbox360, and Wii. EAC develops several franchises, including: FIFA Soccer, FIFA Street, Fight Night, NBA JAM, and NHL Hockey.