Associate Convention Programming Manager - United Kingdom - Localizationacademy

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• Job Title: Associate Convention Programming Manager (Bilingual)
• Job Summary: Support the Manager of Convention Programming & Japanese Business Management in translating and interpreting Japanese/English, and communication with overseas counterparts.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

• Support the Manager in translating emails, business documents, pitches, and reports in Japanese/English.
• Support the Manager in interpreting for business meetings which contain esports tournament terminology and systems
• Communicate with partner companies in London, Japan, Korea, and China under the Manager's supervision.
• Be on-site during events to provide translation and interpretation support, as needed.
• Review, edit and maintain localization of guidelines, rules, and regulations of esports tournaments.
• Develop deep understanding of Poku00e9mon games, communities, and their tournament/management system.
• Understand relationships with overseas partner companies and provide smooth communication to support the team.
• Establish and maintain communication between overseas counterparts and vendors to make sure our events meet their requirements/needs.
• Work with the Manager to create strategies to get approval on convention programming from overseas stakeholders.

• At least 2 years of experience in professional Japanese/English translation and interpretation.
• 2+ years of experience in the gaming/esports industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with esports and tournament terms/words.
• Understanding of both the U.S. and Japanese culture in general.
• Understanding of Japanese business culture, structure, and manner.
• Ability to translate and interpret without supervision.
• Be fluent in Japanese respect words (u656cu8a9e).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Be proficient in Microsoft tools. (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and under challenging timelines.
• Team player with ability to work with various groups across multiple organizations.
• Ability of fast learning.

• Passion for Poku00e9mon: Develops an understanding of the Poku00e9mon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a 'team first' mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Poku00e9mon experience.

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Poku00e9mon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $83,000 - $97,805. The full range is $83,000 - $123,000. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
• UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuter benefit
• LinkedIn learning
• Comprehensive relocation package
• Hybrid work environment