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Manager, Special Projects - Publisher Developer Relations

Nintendo · Redmond, WA · On-site

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About Nintendo

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About the role

The PDR (Publisher & Developer Relations) Marketing team drives awareness and sales of third‑party games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, advocating for partner titles across Nintendo’s most visible global channels. This role leads end‑to‑end third‑party activations across marquee marketing vehicles including Nintendo Directs, Indie World Showcases, trade shows, preview events, and original content.

What they're looking for

  • Minimum six to eight (6-8) years of related experience
  • Minimum two to four (2-4) years of experience as a people manager and team leader
  • Robust background in data analytics, forecast tracking, and ongoing ROI assessment
  • Extensive experience in deadline-driven, end-to-end project management, with a focus on campaign strategy and publishing
  • Experience managing and maintaining project budgets
  • Experience working with contracts, including publishing & distribution agreement terms, obligations, investments, limitations, and terminations
More about this role

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.

The PDR (Publisher & Developer Relations) Marketing team drives awareness and sales of third‑party games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, advocating for partner titles across Nintendo’s most visible global channels. This role leads end‑to‑end third‑party activations across marquee marketing vehicles including Nintendo Directs, Indie World Showcases, trade shows, preview events, and original content.

We are seeking a seasoned people manager who can lead with clarity and composure through change, pressure, and complexity while setting...

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Publisher & Dev Relations

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