Taxonomist Intern

Requisition Number: 159224

Position Title: Intern General

External Description:

At EA, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create amazing experiences for our players everywhere and we consider our players experiences first in everything we do. Creating transformational experiences requires constant innovation and brilliant, passionate people. We are developing extraordinary new game experiences by bringing together great people that combine creativity, technology, and expertise to deliver new ways to play.

 

An opportunity has opened for an Intern Taxonomist to join our Data Management team within the Global Analytics and Insights group (GAI). You will be joining our team at an exciting time where you will have a direct impact on how the organization creates and thinks about data and the information derived from it. You will be part of a diverse team who will pioneer a new epoch in Data Management at EA.

 

We are looking for a passionate student of Information Science with a strong interest in data science and information architecture. You are focused on formulating goals, and requirements collaboratively. You have studied Taxonomy development and are ready to learn how to turn your knowledge into practice. You want to help improve the organization's Information Systems and unlock the value of its data assets. You are astute and take a pragmatic approach in your work to create designs which fit today and are adaptable over time. You enjoy building things from the ground up and thrive working in a highly collaborative and diverse team.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement taxonomies, thesauri and controlled vocabularies under the guidance of Information Management leads
• Identify taxonomy requirements through research and analysis of end-user needs, content management system requirements, EA's existing content corpus, as well as soliciting and organizing input from internal stakeholders
• Review taxonomies currently in use at EA, with an eye to refinement, alignment and consolidation resulting in suggested improvements
• Support content modelling and taxonomy development processes and outcomes
• Support the taxonomy governance framework across multiple business units and diverse stakeholders
• Contribute to product roadmaps for taxonomy services in line with a broader content ecosystem strategy
• Educate stakeholders on taxonomy processes, workflows, and implementation frameworks
• Maintain a user oriented point of view with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop a project revolving around your role and responsibilities at EA resulting in a presentation where you demonstrate growth and development in the information management space

 

Required Experience

• Currently enrolled in Library or Information Science Master's degree program, or Informatics or Information Science related Undergraduate program
• Experience in using SQL and Python
• Familiarity with taxonomy, thesauri and ontology standards and best practices (e.g. ANSI/NISO Z.39.19, ISO 25964, OWL, RDF and SKOS)  
• Understanding of the principles of linked data and SPARQL
• Understanding of metadata types, standards and best practices
• Knowledge of the principles and best practices for content modelling
• Experience with taxonomy management software such as PoolParty or Synaptica highly desirable

 

Preferred Experience

• A passion and knowledge of video games – theory, mechanics and game play.
• Experience in developing content models and supporting taxonomies
• Experience in the design and collection of taxonomy requirements, including the use of interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, business process outcome modeling, and task and workflow analysis
• Familiarity with taxonomy governance processes and stakeholder management
• Experience in data science or analytics, especially statistical analysis and predictive/prescriptive modeling
• Proficiency with UML and/or Information modeling software like LucidChart or Visio
• Confidence in communicating digitally across time zones

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.