Composer's Assistant

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]The Composer’s Assistant (Temp) will provide support for our Senior Music Staff to maintain and maximum their engagement in all music related tasks involved with our franchises. 

You will be assisting with all aspects of music production, working with producers and composers to plan recording sessions and maintain the music pipeline to ensure that composers eyes/ears are on all materials. You will also be editing and prepping music assets and implementing them using custom tools as directed. You will also be responsible for managing and archiving all related music assets.

Superior organizational and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to create top drawer mock-ups and arrangements. Proficiency in music editing is a requisite. Solid orchestration skills are a plus, must be fluid in Sibelius and or Finale.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Responsibilities

Create MIDI mock-ups based on composer’s specification.
Assist composers and contractors in all forms of score preparation [url=http://%28e.g.%2C/](e.g.,[/url] notation, orchestration, etc.).
Music editing.
Manage and archive all music assets.
Assisting composer with implementing music assets in the game using custom tools as directed.
Managing composer’s computers, templates, software upgrades, instrument libraries, etc.
Work with composer to troubleshoot music-related requests for games and editors.

Requirements

Certificate in music production or equal experience as a composer’s assistant.
Knowledge in multiple DAW’s [url=http://%28e.g.%2C/](e.g.,[/url] ProTools, Logic, Reaper etc.).
Ability to notate music in Sibelius or Finale.
Experience in organizing recording sessions and working with union musicians.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work on tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
Ability to work within a team dynamic.
Computer literate and familiar with MS Office products.
Passion for video games.
Imagination.

Plus to have

Fluent in Blizzard games, and their lore.
Experience in the video game industry.
Experience working in level editors, or creating game mods.
Knowledge in Adobe products [url=http://%28e.g.%2C/](e.g.,[/url] Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, etc.)[/font][/size][/font][/size]
[size=x-large]More about the company[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception.[/font][/size]

[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=large]Contact information[/size]
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