About the company:
Located in El Segundo, CA, GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese game company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. Publishing titles across multiple platforms ranging from console to handheld and mobile, our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming.
During this Covid-19 pandemic, we are following CA State and LA county orders and temporary working from home. Candidates may apply and work remotely at this time, but will be expected to move to Los Angeles area at such a time when it is deemed safe and permissible by CA State and LA county.
What you'll be doing:
- Primary liaison between GungHo Japan team and GungHo America’s production team for a live operations title.
- Responsible for monitoring product updates and maintenances.
- Request information required for social media and marketing efforts.
- Accurately translate informational material from written Japanese to English and vice versa.
- Work with outside companies for cross-promotional plans.
- Provide feedback on marketing materials.
- Check accuracy of messaging on all official channels.
- Public appearance in live streaming broadcasts may be required.
- Editing of art assets may be required.
- Create proposals for tournaments, giveaways, and merchandise at live events.
- Attend live game events in-state and out-of-state and interact with fans.
- Assist with KPI data analysis.
Qualifications and desired experience:
- Must be fluent in English and Japanese (both written and verbal) .
- Between one year to two years of localization experience in the same or similar position preferred.
- Flexible to work overtime hours as needed.
- Willing to travel for business as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and grow in the video games industry.
- Passion for games!
Pluses:
- Proven track record of generating results in a data-driven environment.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Why you want to work here:
At GungHo, we’re enthusiastic about creating fun games and we’re always looking for talented individuals with whom we can share our passion. We have a highly collaborative, playful, and laid-back culture where everyone wants to work together to get things done. Everyone is a true specialist in his/her own field so you will constantly learn new things from your fellow coworkers while sharing your own knowledge with them.
Perks:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 10 vacation days for the 1st year, 5 personal days & 6 sick days per year