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CONTRACT - Bilingual Social Media Operations Specialist (Japanese)

Nintendo

Kirkland, WA
Contract
Mid Level
2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Nintendo of America Inc. is dedicated to creating smiles through unique entertainment experiences by partnering with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to bring iconic franchises to the Americas via video games, hardware, and collaborations. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo serves as the headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas and values an inclusive, welcoming environment for diverse communities and consumers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acts as a liaison between Nintendo of America (NOA) and Nintendo Company Ltd. (NCL) for cross-departmental and global initiatives such as Nintendo Today! and Nintendo Directs.
  • Interacts with internal and global Nintendo departments to exchange complex information and provide essential communication related to assigned activities.
  • Partners with internal and global teams to collect project information, specifications, and asset availability necessary for promotional support and project workflows.
  • Maintains and manages a central information system that tracks projects, calendars, process tasks, and resources.
  • Develops recommendations of social media improvement initiatives to resolve identified issues and executes process improvements.
  • Documents and evolves team processes to improve efficiency across social media campaign production and publishing.
  • Maintains and optimizes the backend of NOA's owned social media channels, including credential management and technical troubleshooting issues.
  • Partners with analytics teams to ensure social campaign tagging (e.g., UTM parameters) is consistent and measurable.
  • Provides English and Japanese translations for email communications between NOA and NCL.
  • Prepares and translates collaboration materials (documents, presentations) in English and Japanese.
  • May interpret real-time communication during meetings (virtual and on-site) in English and Japanese.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in both English and Japanese languages, including translation and interpretation skills.
  • Experience with social media management, including backend maintenance and technical troubleshooting.
  • Ability to develop and implement social media process improvements.
  • Strong communication skills for internal and external collaboration.
  • Experience in managing information systems or project tracking tools.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, international environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with social media analytics and campaign tagging (e.g., UTM parameters).
  • Experience in a gaming or entertainment industry environment.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and workflows.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in English and Japanese languages.
  • Experience with social media channels and technical troubleshooting.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits & Perks

  • Not specified in the description.

Working at Nintendo

Nintendo of America values an inclusive and welcoming environment, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and a passion for entertainment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 22, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeContract
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Nintendo

Website

nintendo.co.jp

Location

Kirkland, WA

Industry

Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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