Associate Product Marketing Manager (Video Games)

TL;DR

Associate Product Marketing Manager (Video Games): Driving the execution of marketing initiatives in product marketing, focused on console video games, with an accent on communication between offices in English and Japanese. Focus on supporting video game marketing projects by serving as the point of contact between the Tokyo office and internal teams.

Location: Hybrid work environment in Bellevue, Washington, United States

Salary: $84,800.00 - $125,800.00 per year

Company

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.

What you will do

• Support the execution of key strategic company initiatives in product marketing, focusing on console video games.
• Serve as the point of contact between the Tokyo office of The Pokémon Company in Japan and internal teams.
• Coordinate with the Tokyo office to ensure TPCi cross-functional teams are fully informed to conduct globally aligned marketing activities.
• Review marketing assets and copies to ensure accuracy.
• Research, analyze, report, and present on key business metrics and industry trends.

Requirements

• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated business experience in multinational corporations, including Japan and the U.S.
• Multi-cultural and bilingual with strong written and verbal business communication proficiency in both English and Japanese.
• Strong project coordination skills with proven ability to drive results.
• Organized and process-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.

Nice to have

• Experience in video game marketing or video game development, including localization.
• Passion for the Pokémon brand and knowledge of the brand.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovative culture driven by impact.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• Hybrid work environment.