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This position will handle US-specific development of a product, including writing and researching age-appropriate educational content. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with journalism, game, toy, or software content and design experience. Excellent writing and research skills are key, as well as the ability to follow multiple project tasks at once.
REPORTING
• Reports to Project Manager
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• 2-3 years of work experience in toy, game, journalism, software, education, writing/editing or similar field
• BA/BS – English, Education, Child Development, or related field is preferred
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional writing/editing ability
• Strong research ability
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong creative sensibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support Project Managers in all aspects of development of both licensed and brand hardware and software projects.
• Generally, assist in reviewing and editing specific overseas-created development documents that help to support the projects.
• Research age-appropriate curriculum to implement into the project according to the project profile.
• Assist in reviewing game spec documents and provide suggestions on creative game executions.
• Research and create game data for projects when game spec is finalized.
• Assist in editing onscreen text documents.
• Assist in writing, reviewing and editing voice scripts.
• Review sound and music files to ensure appropriateness for project profile.
• Help to select voice talents and review recorded audio files once received.
• Aid Product Development team in all technical delivery aspects of project – downloading files, burning DVDs, programs, and other devices.
• Assist in program testing by reviewing all games according to game spec; provide written feedback.
• Review and edit product manuals for US appropriateness.
• Review and edit consumer packages for US appropriateness.
• Review and edit extraneous Marketing collateral including extranet, website and catalog materials.
• Help to study the marketplace by going on store searches for competitive product; purchase samples and send to Hong Kong team for their research needs.
Location: Arlington Heights
Compensation: Based on experience
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