Bilingual Project Manager – Events (Japanese/English)

Get To Know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Launched in Japan in 1996, Pokémon is now one of the most popular children\’s entertainment properties worldwide. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com . Get to know the role Job Title: Bilingual Project Manager – Events Job Summary: Support the Premier Events department by communicating and negotiating with partners in Asia, providing on-site support, interpretation, and translation services at events. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No What you\’ll do Communicate with partners in Asia to support the department\’s initiatives. Understand relationships between TPCi and partners to facilitate clear cross-cultural communication. Translate emails, documents, pitch decks, and reports. Interpret during business meetings involving specialized terminology. Provide on-site support and translation during events or manage vendors. Review and localize gaming tournament guidelines and rules. Assist in compiling post-event reports. Coordinate with internal departments to address partner inquiries. Negotiate and execute contracts with talents and speakers. Develop a deep understanding of Pokémon games and communities. What you\’ll bring At least 5 years of professional translation and interpretation experience between Japanese and English. Bachelor\’s degree required. 2+ years in event, entertainment, gaming, or esports industry preferred. Experience in talent and/or executive management. High-level negotiation skills in Japanese and English. Ability to navigate complex cross-cultural communications. Understanding of Japanese business culture and manners. Fluency in Japanese and English, including honorific speech. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects. Team player with collaborative skills. Quick learner of new tools and processes. Base Salary Range Starting between $105,000 – $124,450 annually, with a full range of $105,000 – $157,000, depending on experience and qualifications. How You\’ll Be Successful Passion for Pokémon and its community. Challenging the expected with curiosity and creativity. Demonstrating integrity and respect. Maintaining high standards and seeking continuous improvement. Building strong relationships and working collaboratively. Understanding and delivering on customer needs. What To Expect Impactful, innovative culture. Company events celebrating Pokémon. Competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare, paid leave, life insurance, and retirement contributions. Additional perks like fitness reimbursement, commuter benefits, and learning resources. Hybrid work environment. The above is a general overview; additional duties may be assigned. Candidates in the UK and Ireland must have the right to work, with potential visa support available. We are committed to inclusion and provide accommodations upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr