Digital Publishing Specialist w/gaming Redwood City, CA

Location: Redwood City
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

Modis is currently speaking with Digital Publishing Specialist who has a deep understanding of gaming.  This role requires strong skill with Windows Registry and OSX. This is a 6 month contract based in Redwood City, CA.
 
This role is responsible for re-packaging game for Origin distribution. This includes analyzing existing installers, understanding regional build variations, using proprietary tools to construct and test new download packages.
 
The ideal candidate is able to quickly determine where a mistake lies in a complex multi-tier system, thrive in a high-paced and quickly-moving environment.
 
**If this role is for you please apply directly to this posting.**
 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyzes existing game builds, installers and patches
• Creates and tests new Origin download packages.
• Works with marketing product marketing managers, development teams, and developer relations account managers to complete investigations remove publishing roadblocks.
• Tracks all project components to completion, raising issues and obstacles quickly to keep projects moving forward.
• Communicate complex and multi-facetted problems.
• Troubleshoots configuration problems at all levels from game installers to catalog configurations.
 
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
• Bachelor’s degree in MIS or Computer Science – or equivalent hobbyist technical skills
• Diverse technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PC computer lab support or helpdesk highly desired
• Familiarity with Windows program installation, directory permissions
• Understanding of Windows registry entries, process and services
• Understanding of IP networking, firewalls, DNS, internet topology
• Experience with scripting languages (Window shell, PERL) desired
• Experience with common installation builders (MSI, InstallShield) desired
• Independent and motivated work style
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Effective multi-tasking skills, handling simultaneous projects with competing priorities
• Clear focus under pressure
• Strong communication and learning skills
• Effective verbal communication
• Able to quickly learn new material from verbal communication and written documentation
• Able to create new documentation communicating technical ideas in simple language
• Provides concise and timely status updates
• Experience in PC gaming, digital downloads and other social media
• Experience purchasing games from Steam, Origin, Direct2Drive or other digital retailers
• Conversant with gaming terminology, online game play
 
**If this role is for you please apply directly to this posting**
 
 
 

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