Bilingual Project Manager - Events (Japanese / English)Bellevue, Washington, United States

Bilingual Project Manager - Events (Japanese / English)

The Pokmon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokmon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokmon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokmon website. Pokmon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Job Title : Bilingual Project Manager - Events

Support and closely work with the Premier Events department to enable event content opportunities by communicating and negotiating with partners and counterparts in Asia, and provide on-site support and interpretation / translation services as needed for our guests at events.

What You'll Do

• Communicate with partners and counterparts in Asia on behalf of the Premier Events department to support the department's initiatives and planning.
• Develop a thorough understanding of complex relationships and dynamics between TPCi and partner companies to enable clear communications in multilingual / cross-cultural environments.
• Translate emails, documents, pitch decks, and reports.
• Interpretate business meetings that often contain specialized terminology related to video games, trading card games, and event logistics and operations.
• Be on-site during events to directly provide support and interpretation / translation services for our guests as needed or manage and direct vendors to provide that support.
• Review and maintain localization of guidelines, rules, and regulations of gaming tournaments.
• Support the Manager in compiling post-event reports.
• Work with multiple internal departments and stakeholders to answer any questions our partners and counterparts may have.
• Handle negotiation and execute contracts with talents / speakers for event content and work with stakeholders to finalize details as needed.
• Develop a deep understanding of Pokmon games and communities.

What You'll Bring

Base Salary Range :

For this role, new hires generally start between $105,000 - $124,450 per year. The full range is $105,000 - $157,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

How You'll Be Successful

What To Expect

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokmon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.