The Pokémon Company International
Associate Content Manager - Social Media Video (12-months Maternity Cover)
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Get to know The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.
Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.
Get to know the role
- Job Title: Associate Content Manager – Social Media Video (Maternity Cover)
- Job Summary: This role will be supporting Pokémon Social Media Team with ownership of, generation, coordination and production of impactful video assets across European Social Media channels, including YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and beyond. This position will also be a co-owner of efficiencies workflows and data-based content improvement alongside wider Content Management team.
- People Manager: No
What you’ll do
- Key participation in evolving key strategic creative and workflow processes, making sure the department can meet and “rightsize” ever increasing video needs and considerations.
- Creative lead for short-form and longer-form Social Media video content across multiple European channels, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and beyond.
- Collaborating with London Social Media Manager and Associates to generate highly engageable content to meet London office business aims.
- Co-ownership of team design and video workflows, producing, optimising, and enhancing Social Media Content production through existing internal and external pipelines:
- Media Production Teams
- Corporate Design Teams
- Localisation Support Teams
- External vendors, including individual budget management.
- Cost-effectively adapting existing assets being supplied via other Marketing departments into wider content sets for amplification, e.g. advertising and promotional assets.
- Continually evaluating performance data and improving assets for optimal success.
- Helping develop cross-marketing approach through asset presentation and content flow.
- Collaborating with wider TPCi European marketing team on full-scale Marketing campaigns, influencer activities, and more.
- Attending TPCi events and tournaments as needed, assisting the wider Social Media Team in content creation and community engagement.
- Assisting the Social Media Manager on special design work and ad hoc requests.
What you’ll bring
- Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience in media marketing or video production, or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
- Strong visual design and photography skills.
- Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator.
- Strong interest in videogames and popular culture a plus.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Strong, clear communication skills.
- Ideal candidate will have recent Social Media experience in social media or community communications for a well-known entertainment property.
- Detailed knowledge of Social Media platforms, including brand-specific features and functionality for YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and beyond.
- Experience with strict brand and/ or legal guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between £45,000.00 - £53,437.50 per year. The full range is £45,000.00 - £67,500.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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How you’ll be successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
