Marketing & Partnerships Executive (Japanese Speaking)

Salary

4,500 SGD 5,000 SGD

Industry

Web/Mobile/Game

Job Description

Our client is a Japanese listed company in the gaming and digital entertainment industry.

They are seeking a Marketing & Partnerships Executive to support game development projects and gaming-related events. This role serves as a communication bridge between the Japan headquarters, overseas offices, game development teams, and external stakeholders.

Reporting to: PR & Marketing Manager

【 Responsibilities 】
- Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (Japanese and English) during virtual and onsite media interviews between gaming journalists and Japan-based development and marketing teams.
- Accurately interpret and translate gaming terminology, technical concepts, and creative design discussions while preserving the intended meaning and context.
- Review media questionnaires before and after interview sessions, and work closely with the PR & Marketing Manager to brief development teams on interview flow and regional media context where required.
- Review regional media coverage following interviews to ensure technical information and development insights are accurately represented.
- Maintain an internal glossary of approved Japanese and English gaming terminology, character names, and UI terminology to ensure consistency across live interpretation sessions and marketing materials.
- Translate, proofread, and review internal and external game-related documents, marketing materials, and PR assets in both Japanese and English to ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
- Provide day-to-day operational support for regional marketing activities, business development initiatives, and cross-functional projects.
- Support visiting colleagues from the Japan headquarters and development teams by coordinating logistics and facilitating effective communication during business visits.
- Provide event support during local and regional gaming exhibitions, media events, and promotional activities, including onsite interpretation where required.
- Be willing to work on weekends during peak event periods and travel overseas for regional gaming events and conventions when required.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned to support the regional team.

Requirement

【Requirements & Preferences】

(Must)
- At least 1 year of experience in PR, marketing, agency, localization, hospitality, or interpretation for meetings, discussions, or presentations.
- Strong interest in the gaming industry, with good knowledge of modern PC and console games and gaming trends.
- Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent) is required to provide real-time interpretation and translation between the Japan headquarters, development teams, and regional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide accurate consecutive interpretation between Japanese and English in fast-paced environments, such as press conferences, media interviews, or live presentations.
- Comfortable speaking in public and providing live interpretation during meetings, events, and media engagements.
- Willing to work on weekends during peak event periods and travel overseas for regional gaming conventions when required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Japanese stakeholders, with an understanding of Japanese business communication practices and cultural nuances.

(Advantageous)
- Experience working in the gaming or entertainment industry.

English Level

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Other Language

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Benefit

【 What you will receive 】
- AWS
- Variable Bonus (Depends on Company and Individual performance, on average up to 1 month)
- Annual Leave: 14 days (Maximum up to 20 days)
- Medical Leave
- Medical Benefit

Working Hour

9:00 18:00

Holiday

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Job Function