Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a highly organized individual with outstanding communications skills, proven experience in production, and a track record of shipping AAA products to help lead the efforts on its next-gen MMO.

Responsibilities

Be the key evangelist for producing products which expand the next-gen MMO brand outside of the gaming industry, ensuring alignment with Blizzard Entertainment's overall brand strategy.
Be the key liaison between the development team and other functional teams within Blizzard Entertainment (e.g. creative development, licensing, marketing, legal) to create brand-extending merchandise for the next-gen MMO franchise, including:
Books / Novels
Action figures
Comics
Short movies
Apparel
Work with major consumer brands to facilitate product placement and licensing within the world of Blizzard Entertainment's next-gen MMO that enhances the gameplay experience.
Direct strategic analysis of market trends and competition.
Build and manage internal and external partner relationships.
Work with legal team to define and conquer any legal hurdles necessary to execute the franchise vision.

Requirements

Demonstrated passion for computer games and related entertainment products / media (i.e. comics, movies, toys, etc.)
Outstanding communications, project management, and relationship-building skills
A minimum of 3 years product management, licensing, or business development experience in the entertainment or toy industries
Able to work well in a team environment with various internal groups such as Able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Outstanding networking skills
Bachelor's degree

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.