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Manager,Localization-EnglishWriting
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“Manager, Localization - English Writing at Nintendo. Skills: Localization, English Writing, Team management. Make recommendations based on market needs. Develop schedules”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
International travel, Legally eligible to work
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Six years related experience, One to two years supervisory capacity, Ability to manage team, Awareness of localization issues, Ability to communicate effectively, Ability to make recommendations, Ability to grasp vision, Experience in audio production, Thorough knowledge Nintendo properties, Ability to communicate features, Ability to present products, Internal software development experience, Knowledge of Windows applications, Undergraduate degree English, Undergraduate degree Creative Writing
Nice to Have
Experience in collaboration tools a plus
What You'll Do.
Make recommendations based on market needs
Alert management of risks
Coordinate budget updates
Coordinate Post Mortem meetings
Manage team of writers
Manage team of editors
Manage team of translators
Manage outsourcing of game text
Manage outsourcing of scripts
Recommend adaptations
Manage development of game scripts
Provide task direction
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works with Planning team; Works with Localization Management; Works with project teams; Works with Management; Works with Japanese development teams; Works with NCL subsidiaries; Communicates with upper management; Communicates with other departments; Works with Marketing; Works with Corporate Communications
Communication Scope
Presenting games; Participating interviews; Presenting on live streams; Detailed reports; Summary reports
Process & Methodology
Budget management, Schedule development
Full Job Description
Nintendo of America About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Manages localization of Nintendo products from the Japanese to the North American and Latin American markets. Makes recommendations based on knowledge of Nintendo Of Europe (NOE) market needs. Works with the Planning team and Localization Management to help develop schedules and coordinate workflow with other localization team members. Tracks project spend, alerting the management team if deadlines or budget is at risk. Coordinates and owns biannual budget updates for Comprehensive projects. Works with Management and project teams in creating and coordinating Post Mortem meetings and reports. Manages team of writer/editors or translators under heavy workloads in fast-paced environment. Manages contractors as needed. Occasionally manages outsourcing of game text and scripts as needed. Recommends adaptations and changes to make products more appealing for North American and Latin American markets. Manages development o
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