Competitions Manager, Trading Card Game (TCG)

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and 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 . Job Summary: Manages competitive structure and support execution for Pokémon Championship Trading Card Game (TCG) events at Regional, International, and World Championship events. Prepares annual plans and regular event reports for competitive TCG programs in coordination with overall Pokémon Championships team and strategy. Drives creation of new ideas and programs for the competitive TCG space. Collaborates with Operations, Marketing, Legal, and Product Development teams to ensure aligned direction across the organization.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience engaging with Pokémon TCG events.
Strong Pokémon TCG product knowledge.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
Excellent analytical skills.
Outstanding communication skills.
The ability to work across teams and communicate marketing goals/results at a team, executive, and company level.
Ability to adapt to changing deadlines, emerging needs, policy changes, and the variety of nuances that can happen in a live events environment.
Clear thinker and communicator with excellent written and oral communication.
Proven problem solver, able to discern the crux of an issue, and use good judgment in recommending practical solutions.
Organized and process-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Experience of working with external partners, particularly international ones.
While passion for the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required, however knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Develops objectives for competitive TCG and evaluates performance against those objectives.
Recommends updates to current competitive landscape based on market research, emerging trends, and a strong understanding of the Pokémon TCG player base.
Prepares reports on industry, event(s) and program performance
Provide leadership for program objectives, strategy, and content for internal and external audiences across events.
Manage program integration plan with Game Studio team for TCG Live competitive ecosystem/path to World Championships.
Advocate for needs to effectively execute the Pokémon TCG competitive program as well as support a safe, fun, and fair environment for all players.
Attend International and World Championships acting as the overall TCG tournament lead.
Support operational infrastructure to drive continued growth and health of Pokémon TCG community with content and insight needed to support the player journey and internal business goals.
Maintain TCG database in collaboration with product development teams.
Submit event results to Digital Marketing teams.
Support broadcast teams to help drive livestream viewer engagement.
Effectively manage Championship Points structure for TCG events.
Collaborate with Marketing teams to proactively inform audience of competitive changes and program updates
Collaborate with event and Championship Operations, Production, and Broadcast on competition management.