Sr. Corporate Communications Manager

About the position The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, 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. The newly created Corporate Communications function reports to the President's office and manages strategic projects across the company including driving employee engagement, building the corporate brand image, and managing crisis communication. Responsibilities • Work closely with Head of Corporate Communications to execute compelling ideas to tell the TPCi corporate story externally. • Craft high-impact employee communications and messaging, develop executive presentations, and provide communications counsel to stakeholders. • Drive coordination of communications projects with detailed work-back schedules, supporting workstreams including all-company meetings and priority communications initiatives. • Manage the communications calendar and workflow, monthly reports and summaries. • Build trusted partnerships across teams, establish consistent messaging channels, develop cross-functional review processes, and facilitate seamless execution of communications initiatives. Requirements • 10+ years of experience in communications with strong program management expertise. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. • Exceptional writing and verbal communication abilities as well as executive content creation and presentation development experience. • A track record of facilitating cross-functional collaboration. • High level of adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Familiarity with strategic planning and performance tracking aligned with business objectives. • Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information. • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, presentation and project management tools. • Experience at larger companies and within a global rapidly growing organization. • Experience working directly with executive leadership. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Benefits • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. • Generous paid family leave. • Employer-paid life insurance. • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. • Fitness reimbursement. • Commuter benefit. • LinkedIn learning. • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. • Hybrid work environment. Apply tot his job

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