Associate Producer
This position is with a Japanese-affiliated company operating in the interactive entertainment industry. The role supports live game operations and packaged title production, serving as a key liaison between Japanese development teams and the U.S.-based production team. This position will oversee cross-functional coordination, marketing asset management, community engagement support, and contract administration to ensure successful product launches and ongoing live service performance.
Salary
$ 57K-79K / year
Job Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Type of employment
Full time
Language
English, Japanese
Work hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Remote Work
〇(Hybrid)
Industry
Entertainment
Visa Sponsor
NO
Posted
2 weeks ago
Job ID
#1584
Benefits
Competitive employee benefits package
(Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Vacation etc)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as the primary liaison between Japanese development teams and the production team for live operation titles.
- Monitor product updates and maintenance schedules, ensuring accurate communication across teams.
- Translate written materials between Japanese and English, and communicate fan feedback to development teams.
- Coordinate with PR and Marketing to support promotional campaigns, including asset distribution and IP clearance management.
- Establish and communicate KPI targets; plan and optimize paid user acquisition initiatives to drive growth and retention.
- Review contracts and milestone schedules, coordinating with finance and legal teams on payments and documentation.
- Ensure accuracy and timing of in-game messaging, announcements, and marketing communications.
- Support community initiatives, live events, and promotional activities, including potential public-facing appearances.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members when assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in game production, live operations, or a related field required.
- Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese, including reading, writing, translation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze contracts, financial documents, and technical materials with minimal prior exposure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer literacy.
- Professional, tactful, and adaptable communication style in cross-cultural environments.
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