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Overview

Project Communications Manager (Bilingual Japanese) Sega of America, Inc.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Strategic Planning, the Project Communications Manager directs the communication between internal cross-functional teams with their counterparts in Japan relating to transmedia initiatives and project need. This position actively contributes to and maintains the flow and schedule of correspondence and assets to regularly align with internal teams and project schedules.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead communication and work closely with all partners on a variety of transmedia initiatives between US and Japan offices by gathering and analyzing project information, and presenting to reviewing parties to maximize success of gaining approvals on schedule
• Act as the expert of US and Japan market differences, to help bridge and communicate differences between the markets as they pertain to project needs
• Provide guidance to internal teams based on a unique understanding of the temperament and needs of the various stakeholders
• Proactively communicate marketing plans and other relevant information from and to internal and external stakeholders to achieve an open pipeline of dialogue and collaboration between offices
• Lead weekly video conference meetings with Japanese office and provide recap reports on key activities related to transmedia initiatives and promotions
• Provide Japanese to English bilingual translations and interpretation and vice versa while working with several cross-functional teams (brand marketing, comms, community, creative services, production, and licensing) to ensure projects progress according to status, schedules, and deliverables
• Translate a variety of project materials including but not limited to product presentations, marketing plans, and emails
• Stay on top of news and announcements relating to our brands and intellectual properties
• Other duties as assigned
• Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:
• For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status.
• To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams.
• To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation.
• To enhance understanding of our stakeholders work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a related position within gaming and/or consumer products
• Fully bilingual in English and Japanese with excellent understanding of both cultures
• Good knowledge of US and Japan gaming and/or entertainment markets and audiences, with an understanding of the nuances of each region
• Experience in project management, analysis, and the ability to work with multiple teams
• Confident negotiation skills
• Must provide evidence of ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Must be flexible with evening hours to accommodate Japanese business hours
• Positive and professional attitude

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Computer Games
• Entertainment Providers
• Software Development