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Niantic is seeking a Communications Manager for Pokémon GO, focusing on Japan and supporting communications in APAC. This role involves growing the game's presence and success within Japan and beyond. The Communications Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative and conveying messaging that brings the brand's story to life.
Responsibilities:
- Creative Leadership: Work cross functionally with our product and marketing teams to tell the story and promise of Pokémon GO to millions of trainers.
- Media Relations: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with Japanese media outlets. Develop compelling messaging and efficiently handle press inquiries.
- Influencer Relations: Build relationships with Pokémon GO content creators. Respond to inquiries, keeping them informed and generate content briefs. Identify new influencers to work with.
- Press Engagement Leadership: Plan and lead press events, such as roundtables and conferences, to boost Pokémon GO's visibility and understanding among key media and influencers.
- Press Material Development: Work collaboratively with the Global Communications team and other teams across the company to create impactful media materials. Ensure alignment with our overarching communication and marketing strategies.
- Travel: staff live events and support press, influencers, executives and partners.
- Industry Engagement: Immerse yourself in Pokémon GO and the broader mobile games industry. Stay abreast of trends, and provide insights and process recommendations to drive the Pokémon GO business forward.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members and business partners, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.
Requirements:
- 6+ years implementing consumer-facing PR and/or influencer campaigns in video games, entertainment, or tech.
- Ability to support large cross-functional marketing and communications campaigns and address reactive issues.
- Creative storytelling skills.
- Strong writing and organizational skills.
- Enthusiasm for video games, especially real-world mobile games and Pokémon GO.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately.
- Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams with effective communication skills.
- Fluent English skills.
- Native or near-native Japanese language proficiency.
Niantic offers:
- Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).
