Assistant Producer - Football Data Management

Location: Köln, Germany
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment: Fractional

About this role

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Location: Cologne

Reports to: Assistant Producer III

Join us at Electronic Arts Germany and help inspire the world to play.

The Assistant Producer I – Data Management within the Data Collection & Licensing (DC&L) team for EA SPORTS FC will help bring real-world football into the game. By combining football expertise with database research to deliver authentic player and team information, you will support assigned leagues under the guidance of experienced data owners and build your expertise as you develop greater independence over time.You will report to an Assistant Producer III and work in a hybrid model, three days per week onsite in Cologne.

Responsibilities

Football Data Production: Follow assigned leagues and coordinate player and team data updates within agreed production schedules.
Data Quality & Authenticity: Verify player information, appearance, and preferences. Review attributes, PlayStyles, squad composition, formations, and tactics to reflect real-world football.
Football Research: Track matches, transfers, and player performances. Share findings on players with our team.
Production Coordination: Track tasks, document changes, identify data issues, and report delays to the relevant data owners.
Collaboration & Improvement: Work with our producers, data editors, Game Design, Engineering, and QA teams to resolve data issues and improve workflows.

Required Qualifications

Relevant Experience: 1–2 years in data management, production coordination, football research, or related projects.
Football Knowledge: Knowledge of professional football, including major leagues, transfers, player roles, and tactical formations.
Data Research: Experience comparing sources, identifying conflicting information, and documenting findings.
Technical Skills: Experience using Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) or Google Sheets to organize and compare data, plus familiarity with AI-assisted tools.
Organization & Communication: Ability to track assigned work against agreed delivery dates and share findings in written and spoken English.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

General Information

Locations: Köln, Germany

Role ID

216610

Worker Type

Temporary - with Benefits (EU & Malaysia)

Studio/Department

EA Studios - SPORTS

Work Model

Hybrid

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