Technical Specialist, Asset Operations - Central Technology (Temporary) - Sherman Oaks, CA

Job Title: Technical Specialist, Asset Operations - Central Technology (Temporary) - Sherman Oaks, CA Requisition ID: R027717 Job Description: Your Mission 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. This role requires regular onsite work and occasional travel between company locations in the Los Angeles area. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to multiple designated worksites as needed. What you bring to the table The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. This role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 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. Player Profile Minimum Requirements Experience 5+ years of experience handling physical media and archival materials. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, consistent work with minimal oversight. Knowledge & Skills 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. Key Attributes 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. Extra Points: Experience 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 & Skills Knowledge of archival standards, preservation workflows, and media migration practices. Your Platform Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, Ireland and Japan. Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our talented engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios. Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/ . Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributo