Ratings and Compliance Analyst - Irvine, United States - Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a teammate to serve as a primary ratings content and submission analyst for console, PC, and streaming platform titles. The ideal teammate will primarily work with 1st Parties requirements and our 1st Parties partners: Nintendo, Valve, Microsoft, and Sony, so understanding 1st party submission procedures, digital platform submissions, and release needs is critical. This individual will work cross-functionally with the QA, Release Management, and Production teams.

Join us at our new campus in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Age Ratings

• Work with appropriate stakeholders to create and verify ratings submission schedules
• Evaluate game through playthroughs to review and capture content
• Review text strings for the game both visually and through internal tools
• Prepare and submit Ratings Packet for ESRB and DJCTQ
• Manage distribution of ratings certificates to stakeholders
• Maintain Rating Packages and Certification archive
• Provide ratings guidance to internal personnel as well as development teams

Compliance

• Monitor and document changes to 1st Parties requirements as well as Bandai Namco's internal PC requirements
• Manage distribution of 1st Parties updates and guidelines
• Update 1st Parties test cases
• Manage distribution of PC Requirements to appropriate QA teams
• Provide 1st Parties compliance guidance to internal personnel as well as development teams
• Execute vendor audits

General

• Create and update team documentation for Age Ratings and 1st Parties compliance as needed
• Build know-how and documentation on new platforms and outlets for BNEA published content
• Participate in game evaluations as needed
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices related to areas of responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years in the Video Game industry
• 1-3+ years compliance QA for 1st Parties submissions
• 1-3+ years Ratings board submission experience
• Demonstrated understanding of QA, submission and release processes

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• AA or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Salary Range: $63,321 - $81,704

Actual base salary will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN, TEKKEN, SOULCALIBUR, NARUTOTM, NARUTO SHIPPUDENTM, Dragon Ball, GALAGA, RIDGE RACER and ACE COMBAT. More information about the company and its products can be found at or .