Global Communications Manager, Games

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What the Role Entails About Tencent Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good. We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth. We are rapidly expanding our international operations and are looking for top talent to propel us forward. Job Overview Tencent is seeking a seasoned communications specialist to drive the global communications strategy primarily for Tencent Games and game titles in Northeast Asia market, and secondarily support Tencent's corporate communications across Northeast Asiaa market. This is a strategic, high-impact role for a communications professional who can blend cultural fluency, strategic rigor, and creative instinct to shape how Tencent Games in global market. You will be the in-market communications partner for our portfolio of world-class studios and titles, the steward of regional media relationships, and a key advisor to global and regional leadership on reputation, narrative, and market dynamics. The role is based in Tokyo or Seoul. You will report on a solid line to the Head of Tencent Games Global Communications, and on a dotted line to the Head of Tencent APAC Corporate Communications, working at the intersection of Tencent Games' global comms function and Tencent's broader corporate reputation agenda in the region. ● Define and own the communications strategy for Tencent Games and game titles in Northeast Asia market, translating global priorities into locally resonant strategy and narratives that build relevance, trust, and player affinity. ● Drive communications for Tencent Games' portfolio - including published titles and partner studios - across the full product lifecycle in in Northeast Asia market. ● Partner across studios, publishing, marketing, legal, compliance, public affairs, and global comms peers to deliver integrated, well-aligned communications strategy. ● Manage PR agency partners and coordinate with internal stakeholders to drive quality execution, effective resource allocation and measurable communications outcomes. ● With a primary focus on coordinating and executing media communications plans for Tencent's game business in Japan and Korea, including the planning and execution of media events such as press briefings, exhibitions, open days, media tours and executive engagements. ● Support communications needs across Tencent's business groups, namely social communications, digital content, payment, enterprise solutions, in Northeast Asia. ● Build and maintain relationships with the media and relevant external partners to support Tencent's game business and and other business groups, corporate reputation effort in Japan and Korea. ● Lead local content planning and contribution for Tencent's owned channels in Japan and Korea, including social media platforms, websites, newsletters and other corporate communications materials, as well as gather and localize content from internal teams to ensure locally relevant messaging across channels. ● Monitor local media landscape, industry trends and public sentiment, and support issues management and crisis communications in Japan and Korea, working closely with Game Global Comms team/APAC Corporate Communications, business teams, legal and policy teams where needed. Who We Look For ● 5+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or media relations, ideally with meaningful experience at a global company or top-tier international communications agency. ● Solid, hands-on craft across the core PR disciplines - strategy and messaging development, executive and editorial writing, media pitching and event execution, issues and crisis management, spokesperson preparation, and reputation management. ● Demonstrated track record of leading in-market communications and media relations in Japan, with strong existing relationships in the Japanese media landscape. ● Native or near-native Japanese or Korean, written and verbal. ● Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and/or English - at least one is required at a working professional level. ● Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, cross-time-zone organization. ● Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Preferred ● a video gamer. ● Prior PR / communications experience in the video games or technology industry. 一緒に働く魅力/Why Join Us? ＜勤務地＞ 虎ノ門ヒルズ森タワー（東京） ＜賃金＞ 年収： 応相談（経験・スキルを考慮し、当社規定により優遇いたします）昇給・賞与あり 固定残業代

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