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Manager, Editing (English)

Manager, Editing (English)

The Manager, Editing (English) is responsible for ensuring accuracy of information, adherence to house style, and enforcement of grammatical standards, as well as maintaining brand accuracy in all materials. The highest quality standards must be met under firm deadlines with a range of partners inside and outside the company.

The Manager, Editing (English) is comfortable with and capable of overseeing, assessing, and organizing the daily workload of a team of editors in a fast-paced work environment while being a key contributor.

What You Will Do

This role manages both people and products. The Manager, Editing (English) will dedicate 70% of their time to performing their primary job functions as an editor while dedicating 30% of their time to managerial duties such as project and people management, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and other duties as assigned.

• Manage the editorial activities of a team of editors working on diverse projects for multiple channels.
• Edit, proof, and review a variety of materials, such as templates, rulebooks, brand- and product-related text, press releases and other marketing materials, and more.
• Interact daily with other teams and departments in Seattle.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to in-house management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate the performance of a team of editors.
• Interview and hire editors on an as-needed basis.

What You Will Bring

• Six years of editing experience publishing under regular deadlines, and the demonstrated ability to handle simultaneous tasks in an organized manner
• 1 year of managerial experience
• Superior linguistic skills and a focused eye for detail
• Excellent communication and project management skills, including the proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Experience in working with a team of editors and localization professionals in multiple languages
• Demonstrated experience using MS Word, Excel, and specialized technical programs, plus a ready facility with learning new tools
• Adaptive skills for working in an environment that features tight deadlines and shifting schedules
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Previous experience in the gaming industry a plus

How You Will Be Successful

The Manager, Editing (English) demonstrates superior linguistic skills, with a keen eye for organization and precision. As they are required to lead and motivate their team, as well as communicate effectively with a series of internal and external teams, excellent project management and communication skills are required for this role.

The successful candidate is comfortable being the go-to person for all linguistic queries as well as delegating task responsibilities while remaining accountable for the outcome of the delegated work.

The Manager, Editing (English) possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Capable of inspiring confidence and forming strong professional relationships within and outside of their team, the successful candidate will prove to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, as well as skilled at creating a positive work environment.

The Manager, Editing (English) is a brand ambassador who understands the essence of Pokémon and who demonstrates the values of friendship, community, and good sportsmanship.

What to Expect

We offer a professional, fun, and creative work environment. While we maintain a good balance between work and life, additional hours may be required at peak times or for specific initiatives.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.