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Project Communications Manager

Job title: Project Communications Manager
Contract type: Contract
Location: Irvine
Specialisation: Marketing & Advertising
Reference: PR/086108
Job published: September 29, 2023 21:00
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Communications Manager directs the communication between internal cross-functional teams with their counterparts in Japan relating to brand 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.

Lead communication and work closely with all partners on a variety of brand 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
Work closely with global teams during project greenlight process to ensure goals and objectives are agreed to, and deliverables are on schedule
Provide guidance to internal teams based on 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 brand 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, and production) 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
Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS
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
BENEFITS
Salary Range: USD66K-85K

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