Project Communications Manager (Bilingual Japanese)

Project Communications Manager (Bilingual Japanese)

Join to apply for the Project Communications Manager (Bilingual Japanese) role at Sega of America, Inc.

Project Communications Manager (Bilingual Japanese)

10 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Project Communications Manager (Bilingual Japanese) role at Sega of America, Inc.

Sega of America, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Sega of America, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$76,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Description

Hybrid Work Model

Job Summary

Reporting to the Product Marketing Director, the Project Communications Manager directs the communication between Sega of America Product Marketing and adjacent teams and Japanese marketing and studio teams relating to marketing and project needs. 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 Marketing initiatives between US, EMEA, and Japan offices by gathering and analyzing project information, and presenting to reviewing parties to maximize success of gaining approvals and reaching alignment.
• Act as the expert of US/Western and Japan cultural differences, to help bridge and communicate differences between the markets as they pertain to project needs
• Work closely with global teams during project greenlight process to ensure goals and objectives are agreed to, and deliverables are on schedule
• Ability to establish a strong relationship and rapport with key stakeholders across Japan studios, bridge teams, and marketing teams and serve as a guide to Western teams to foster deep understanding and mutual respect of one another.
• 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 brand initiatives and promotions
• Provide English to Japanese bilingual translations and interpretation and vice versa while working with several cross-functional teams (product marketing, PR, community, etc.) to ensure projects progress according to status, schedules, and deliverables
• Translate a variety of project materials including but not limited to product presentations, pricing matrixes, marketing plans, product reports, and emails
• Interpret on behalf of internal departments and key dev staff at conference meetings and calls, external press conferences, developer interviews, and panel discussions
• Stay on top of news and announcements relating to our brands and intellectual properties
• 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 3 days a week 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 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
• Ability to interpret body language, read the room, and translate into verbal translation
• Experience in project management, analysis, and the ability to work with multiple teams
• Ability to build relationships with in person, virtually, and internationally within a professional setting
• 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
• Travel required (Japan, Europe, and domestically)
• Positive and professional attitude

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Computer Games, Entertainment Providers, and Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sega of America, Inc. by 2x

Get notified about new Communications Manager jobs in Irvine, CA.

Employee Communications and Experience Manager

Irvine, CA $125,000.00-$156,000.00 2 weeks ago

Orange, CA $99,902.00-$159,843.00 5 days ago

Costa Mesa, CA $88,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago

Community, Communications & Engagement Manager (Product & Technology)

Dickies: Senior Manager, Public Relations & Influencer Marketing

Sr. Content Marketing Manager, Business Networking

Irvine, CA $150,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago

Brea, CA $88,570.00-$119,907.00 1 month ago

Orange County, CA $75,500.00-$105,600.00 1 week ago

Costa Mesa, CA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago

Irvine, CA $80,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago

Digital and Content Marketing Manager Solar Industry

Social Media Manager Healthcare Construction Focus

Irvine, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago

Content Manager 8 Technical Support Professional

Content Manager OnDemand Technical Support Professional

Brea, CA $125,000.00-$140,000.00 4 weeks ago

Manager, Integrated Marketing Communications

Brea, CA $115,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago

Marketing Events & Operations Manager, Enterprise

Irvine, CA $80,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago

Tustin, CA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 4 weeks ago

Irvine, CA $112,500.00-$145,500.00 2 weeks ago

Newport Beach, CA $75,000.00-$80,000.00 1 week ago

Irvine, CA $121,000.00-$230,000.00 2 weeks ago

Loyalty Programs & Dept Operations Manager (Marketing)

Irvine, CA $105,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago

Dana Point, CA $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago

Marketing Manager I/II, HCP - Chronic Migraine

Irvine, CA $106,500.00-$202,500.00 2 weeks ago

Associate Event & Retail Marketing Manager

Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr