Live Event Production Coordinator

Nintendo • Redmond, WA

179d • $27 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nintendo of America Inc. is seeking a candidate to support the planning, execution, and project management of large-scale consumer-facing events and competitions. The role involves coordinating communication, logistics, and deliverables among internal Nintendo teams and occasionally with outside business partners for the execution of events. The candidate will ensure strict adherence to internal policies and procedures, lead coordination of necessary documentation, and support the intake and review of license applications for community and commercial tournaments. The position requires extensive gameplay experience on assigned titles and a dedication to familiarizing oneself with an in-depth understanding of game features through hands-on gameplay. This role may also entail training on-site event staff and providing feedback on written reports and analysis of competitions for internal marketing groups.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of related professional experience preferred.
• Strong understanding and familiarity with Nintendo products and franchises.
• Strong knowledge of video game industry and video game tournaments and competitions.
• High level of comfort with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be agile in fast-paced environments of live production, often necessitating change of duties or direction on short notice.
• Requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training, licensing/certification or work experience.
• Requires established skills to perform a range of routine activities; this may include application of administrative or analytical/technical skills.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the planning, execution, and project management of large-scale consumer-facing events and competitions.
• Coordinates communication, logistics, and deliverables among internal Nintendo teams and, occasionally, with outside business partners for the execution of events.
• Ensures strict adherence to internal policies and procedures and leads coordination of all necessary documentation, such as action memos, non-disclosure agreements, player agreements, tournament rules, etc.
• Coordinates approvals for overall tactics including video, print and other assets among outside partners, internal teams and stakeholders, department leadership and Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).
• Supports intake and review of license applications for community and commercial tournaments.
• Applies input and feedback on executional direction from senior leadership, for successful event production and execution.
• May entail training of on-site event staff regarding roles, responsibilities, tournament rules, as well as operation of hardware, software, and any game-relevant activity.
• Provides feedback on written reports and analysis of competitions for internal marketing groups, and may be asked to collect and maintain relevant data.
• Supports elements of competition execution as directed by senior leadership to showcase competitive fun of Nintendo IP.
• Handles shipping, receiving, and tracking of all external promotions and events.
• Extensive gameplay experience on all assigned titles.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $27.31 - $38.22 per hour.
• Potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees