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Nintendo of America Inc.

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.7 billion video games and more than 740 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

** This is a CONTRACT position

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Proactively engage with licensed video game accessory partners to develop and refine go-to-marketing plan for key products

  • Work with our Nintendo first-party marketing/sales team to identify new co-marketing opportunities

  • Coordinate execution of partner co-marketing programs, including unboxing videos, photo shoots, retail displays, etc.

  • Engage with Nintendo marketing team members for marketing plan, strategy, tactic development and approval

  • Organize and streamline communication between accessory partners and Nintendo teams

  • Track and document partner marketing programs including key KPIs, such as impressions, social media engagements, etc.

  • Develop hardware/software/licensed accessory co-promotions in conjunction with Nintendo retail marketing

  • Attend partner and internal meetings multiple times weekly, documenting decisions, notes, using internal tools

SUMMARY OR REQUIREMENTS

  • General knowledge of marketing activities and principles

  • Experience in the video game/video game accessory and/or licensed product business a strong plus

  • Ability to build relationships and trust across companies, teams, and individuals through clear and diplomatic communications.

  • Ability to understand, balance, and prioritize the needs of multiple parties.

  • Ability to collaborate with the partner and with the team to resolve complex issues through patience, empathy, and general positivity.

  • Understanding (or willingness to learn) of partner-led products and associated responsibilities and ability to adapt approach accordingly.

** This is a CONTRACT position

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This contract position has a base pay range of $55 - $85 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits may include medical, dental and vision, 401(k), basic/supplemental life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and up to 6 paid holidays per year. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.