Bay Area: JOB OPP - Nintendo!!

Assistant Manager, Event Marketing
Employer:
Nintendo of America Inc.
Location: Redwood City, California United States
Last Updated: 02/02/2009
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
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Job Description
Nintendo of America Inc.
The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment,
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware
and software for its WiiTM, Nintendo DSTM, Game Boy® Advance and
Nintendo GameCubeTM systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.5
billion video games and more than 430 million hardware units globally,
and has created industry icons like MarioTM, Donkey Kong®, Metroid®,
ZeldaTM and Pokémon®. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America
Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's
operations in the Western Hemisphere.
Description of Duties
Works with Consumer Promotions Manager on developing and implementing
strategic plans and direction for all event programs
From start to finish - oversees daily creation and execution of events
and/or sponsorships, including the coordination of staffing, training,
premiums and product, trafficking of contracts, development and
production of creative materials and liaising with agencies and
partners
Effectively lead and direct internal departments and external partners
and agencies to manage all projects on strategy, on time and on budget
Manages proper routing and approval of materials, including all
creative elements, legal documents, etc.
Collaborates with internal teams to maximize events and sponsorships
to include program extensions through public relations, retail
marketing, advertising, online marketing and publications
Develops, maintains and shares event marketing program status, recaps
and analysis (including budgets, timing, photos, collateral and other
materials for reference)
Oversees execution of incremental promotional initiatives, including
national radio promotions, added-value print and online media
opportunities from event sponsorships, etc.
Travel to events (including weekends) to oversee execution and gain
insights/learning for current or future programs (25%)

Requirements:
Summary of Requirements
4-5 years' experience in experiential event marketing or related
consumer marketing experience in creative development and execution of
advertising or promotional campaigns
Detail oriented candidate with excellent organizational, time-
management and project management skills
Ability to lead initiatives and project teams across multiple projects
in a fast moving, ambiguous environment
Proven record of delivering successful projects on-budget and on-time
Ability to balance creativity with organization, discipline and
prioritization
Demonstrate proactive nature to learn, seek answers and create
solutions
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop proposals, facilitate meetings, make
recommendations and present to senior management
Team player able to motivate, inspire and support peers as needed or
requested

Education
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business
administration or equivalent experience

** Applications and resumes will only be accepted through Nintendo's
website as we no longer accept paper, faxed, or emailed resumes.

Please visit our website at http://www.nintendo.com/corp/jobs.jsp