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Game Content Analyst
San Mateo, CA / Hybrid
As part of the Portfolio team within the Global Third Party Relations team, the Game Content Analyst will be one of the key people responsible for evaluating content potential within the PlayStation portfolio. This person will be a subject matter expert providing a consultative layer to the strategic partnerships that are in consideration. This role will be responsible for evaluation of games from partners ranging from all scopes, genres and sizes. This includes the largest of AAA studios all the way down to the smallest indie teams.
What you’ll be doing:
Content Evaluation:

• Evaluate and report feedback for titles that are in consideration for partnership and prioritization within the portfolio
• Communicate on a regular basis to cross-functional partners in the greater SIE business the merits behind the content inbound from the global third party portfolio
• Work with internal producers to deep dive on playable builds and report on qualitative feedback with attention to game design, art direction, user experience, and more throughout major milestones of key partner titles

Sourcing:

• Work cross-functionally with Account Management teams in identifying title targets not yet on the platform for partnership or prioritization consideration
• Analysis of current roadmap and identifying gaps and opportunities
• Identifying and reporting on industry trends to support and influence the portfolio content strategy
• Support Account Management's search for new PlayStation Partners
• Support curation for marketing, social, and store activations

What we’re looking for:

• Solid understanding of the development process (understanding how to best approach and evaluate content at different stages of development) is essential
• BS or BA degree or equivalent industry work experience required
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (predominantly to Asia) as needed, up to three times a quarter
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment with internal teams and global third party development and publishing partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Five years minimum experience in the game industry with a heavy writing focus
• Multidisciplinary approach to analyzing creative content, and the ability to effectively and efficiently articulate the merits of a game
• Near-Encyclopedic knowledge of major games and genres across all platforms (console, mobile, PC, etc.)
• Game design, game-related writing and/or production background a plus
• Accommodate Pacific Time Zone business hours
• Plays and can speak expertly to a wide range of games from the hottest FPS to the most artistic new indie darling
• Relentlessly stays up to date on the latest industry trends
• Subject matter expertise in VR is a plus
• Japanese and/or Mandarin language skills greatly preferred

#Hybrid
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$111,400 — $167,200 USD
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
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