Partnerships & Events Manager

About Nexon

Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory, KartRider, and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day.

But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 4 years running!

We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?

Summary of Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional for Events and Partnership Marketing to join Nexon America. This individual will play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships while spearheading event marketing initiatives and management. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in partnership development, event planning, and project management.

This role requires a creative and highly organized professional with a deep understanding of event marketing, agency management, partner sponsorships, collaboration, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our fans, players and business partners.

We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibilities

• Event Marketing:
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-impact marketing events to engage our community and to promote the brands beyond our global virtual worlds
  • Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, and budget allocation
  • Develop compelling event marketing collateral, including invitations, promotional materials, and presentations
  • Serve as a brand ambassador at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
• Partnership Management:
  • Execute partnership strategies to increase brand awareness and to promote key marketing beats
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with key partners to expand our network and enhance brand visibility
  • Contribute to the development of strategic plans and initiatives to achieve company goals
  • Identify new partnership and event opportunities aligned with business objectives and market trends
  • Support cross-functionally with marketing, product teams, and the HQ to leverage partnerships for mutual benefit, act as a liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration and communication
  • Perform ability to effectively manage and monitor agencies
  • Monitor partnership performance, track key metrics, and provide regular reporting to stakeholders

Work Experience

• 3+ years of proven experiences in project management, event marketing, or partnership development
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions of internal teams

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, or a related field

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure
• Strong ability to manage budgets, P&Ls and work with internal system of IO’s
• Ability to work closely with vendors and cross-functional department such as Finance and Legal
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop engaging and unique event concepts
• Familiarity with gaming audience and industry influencers

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Nexon’s Benefits and Perks

We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.

Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation Description for Pay Transparency (annually)

The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $80,000 - $95,000 annually.

Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.