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The Technical Specialist, Asset Operations is responsible for the accurate processing, organization, tracking, digitization, and cataloging of Activision Publishing’s physical and digital IP assets. This role requires a highly detail-oriented and process-driven individual capable of producing consistent, review-ready work with minimal correction or supervision. The position supports long-term preservation, accessibility, and operational reliability across both physical and digital asset workflows. Success in this role depends not only on technical execution, but also on accountability, predictability, organizational rigor, clear communication, and the ability to independently manage work while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. As physical processing initiatives are completed, the role will increasingly shift toward digital asset management, metadata quality control, database maintenance, and scalable operational workflows. Please note that this role is a temporary position estimated to be 12 months. This role is anticipated to be an onsite work position, and the home studio for this role is Sherman Oaks, CA.
Job Responsibility
Receive, label, process, organize, and track physical media including tapes, hard drives, optical discs, and related archival materials
Maintain accurate physical inventory records and ensure materials are stored according to established organizational standards
Migrate and digitize content from legacy media formats into networked storage systems
Organize digital assets using standardized naming conventions, folder structures, and metadata frameworks
Generate, review, and maintain accurate metadata for database ingest and long-term discoverability
Maintain a high level of data accuracy and consistency across spreadsheets, databases, trackers, and archival records
Process incoming asset requests and operational tasks through internal ticketing systems such as Jira
Maintain clear visibility into active work, priorities, blockers, and project status through agreed-upon tracking systems
Deliver work that is organized, review-ready, and requires minimal cleanup or restructuring
Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute ideas for process improvements, automation opportunities, and scalable operational practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fulfill archival, operational, and production-related requests
Assist with ongoing database cleanup, digital organization, and archival quality control initiatives
Ability to safely move and organize boxes weighing up to 40 lbs
Requirements
5+ years of experience handling physical media and archival materials
Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, consistent work with minimal oversight
Strong spreadsheet, metadata entry, and database management skills
Familiarity with digital file organization, folder structures, and naming convention systems
Ability to manage multiple operational tasks while maintaining visibility into progress and priorities
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working within structured workflows and operational processes
Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively
Ability to work onsite four days per week, potentially five days a week as business needs arise
Nice to have
Experience generating scripts or lightweight automation tools
Experience using AI tools to improve operational workflows or data organization
Experience in gaming, media, entertainment, archives, libraries, or digital asset management environments
Experience working with large datasets, metadata normalization, or database cleanup projects
Knowledge of archival standards, preservation workflows, and media migration practices
What we offer
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
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