<p>Team Name:</p> <p>Story & Franchise Development Operations</p> <p>Job Title:</p> <p>Business Operations Analyst - Temp (SFD / Story and Franchise Development)</p> <p>Requisition ID:</p> <p>R027066</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Blizzard Entertainment has an opening for a temporary Operations Analyst in Story & Franchise Development (SFD) at its Irvine, California headquarters. The role reports to the Lead Business Operations Manager and works closely with the Senior Analyst to support operational reporting, planning preparation, and coordination across SFD teams.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working with spreadsheets and operational data. They enjoy supporting planning and reporting processes and identifying opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency.</p> <p>This role is a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. This is a 12-month temporary position.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Pull and organize operational and financial data for internal reporting and planning </li><li>Update reporting templates, dashboards, and materials used in monthly and quarterly reviews </li><li>Maintain headcount tracking files and consolidate staffing inputs from production teams into planning templates </li><li>Track purchase orders, invoices, and contract approvals and maintain related documentation </li><li>Organize reporting files, planning materials, and shared team folders </li><li>Assist the Senior Analyst with data preparation for forecasting, planning exercises, and review cycles </li><li>Identify data inconsistencies and flag issues that may impact reporting or planning accuracy </li><li>Support improvements to reporting, tracking, and operational workflows </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>1-2 years of experience in business operations, analytics, finance support, or a similar analytical role </li><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business, analytics, or related discipline) or equivalent work experience </li></ul> <p>Knowledge & Skills</p> <ul> <li>Highly organized and able to effectively manage competing priorities </li><li>Commitment to data accuracy with the ability to analyze information and identify inconsistencies </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Proficiency in Excel or similar spreadsheet tools and comfort working with structured datasets </li></ul> <p>Key Attributes</p> <ul> <li>Collaborative, positive attitude and ability to work effectively across teams </li></ul> <p>Extra Points</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with operational reporting or planning processes </li><li>Experience supporting staffing or headcount tracking </li><li>Familiarity with reporting tools, Power Query, or data preparation workflows </li><li>Experience with production or project management tools such as Flow (AKA ShotGrid) </li><li>Experience in video games, entertainment, or other creative industries </li><li>Familiarity with Blizzard IPs and a passion for games or creative content </li></ul> <p>Your Platform</p> <p>Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.</p> <p>Our World</p> <p>Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, 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!</p> <p>Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!</p> <p>The videogame 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.</p> <p>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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.</p> <p>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 here. Thank you for your interest.</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.</p> <p>Rewards</p> <p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; </li><li>401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; </li><li>Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; </li><li>Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; </li><li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. </li></ul> <p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.</p> <p>In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $21.63 - $40.02 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.</p>