Bilingual Project Manager - Events (Japanese/English)

Job Description

The Pokémon Company International is seeking a Bilingual Project Manager - Events to support the Premier Events department. This role involves communicating and negotiating with partners in Asia, providing on-site support, and offering interpretation/translation services at events.Responsibilities:

• Communicate with partners in Asia to support department initiatives.
• Develop understanding of relationships between TPCi and partner companies.
• Translate emails, documents, pitch decks, and reports.
• Interpret business meetings related to video games, trading card games, and event logistics.
• Provide on-site support and interpretation/translation services during events.
• Review and maintain localization of gaming tournament guidelines.
• Support the Manager in compiling post-event reports.
• Work with internal departments to answer partner questions.
• Negotiate and execute contracts with talents/speakers.
• Develop a deep understanding of Pokémon games and communities.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in professional translation and interpretation between Japanese and English.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in the event/entertainment/gaming/esports industry is preferred.
• Talent and/or executive management experience.
• Skilled at high-level negotiation in both Japanese and English.
• Ability to navigate complex cross-cultural communications.
• Solid understanding of Japanese business culture.
• Ability to translate and interpret without supervision.
• Native-level Japanese language proficiency.
• Fluency in Japanese honorific speech (敬語).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

What This Role Offers:

• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance and income protection.
• 401k Employer Matching.
• Fitness reimbursement and commuter benefits.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Hybrid work environment.