Associate Producer (Japanese Bilingual)
About The Position
GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese game company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. Publishing titles across multiple platforms ranging from console to handheld and mobile, our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming. The Associate Producer position is responsible for the upkeep of a live operations product and the production period of a package product. Job duties also include maintaining records of a game title, checking for fan feedback, and ensuring the accuracy of the information handled. This position may have a path towards becoming a Producer.
Requirements
- Must have business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese, written and verbal.
- Must have two to four years of experience in the same or a similar position within the game industry.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
- Willingness to travel for business as required.
- Passion for games!
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- A proven track record of delivering results in a data-driven environment is a plus.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work as a liaison between the Japanese development teams and GOEA production team for a live operations title.
- Responsible for monitoring product updates and maintenances.
- Request information required for social media and marketing efforts.
- Share fan feedback with Japanese development teams.
- Accurately translate informational material from written Japanese to English and vice versa.
- Provide game assets to promote the game (screenshots, art, video capture).
- Obtain clearance for use of assets for PR usage from the IP holders of the developed title.
- Generate ideas on how to utilize available assets to promote the game via events/tradeshows.
- Work with Community Management to coordinate post-launch content development.
- Establish and communicate KPI targets.
- Has a grasp on the game project’s contract and coordinates with finance (for making payments post-milestones, receiving payments post-launch from platforms).
- Assist working with legal counsel, executives, external developers/vendors on contract negotiation and drafting, and monitor milestone tracking and payment schedules upon contract execution.
- Provide feedback on marketing material.
- Check accuracy of in-game messaging.
- Check accuracy of messaging on all official channels.
- Ensure correct timings of messages, announcements, and reveals.
- Manage and mentor more junior members when assigned.
- Ensure that company goals are communicated to reports.
- Handle timesheets and other supervisory tasks when assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid insurances: Health insurance (PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life insurance, and Long Term Disability insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Breaks.
- An incentive may be provided based on business performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
