Premier Event Judge Operations and Side Events Manager

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

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.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Premier Event Judge Operation and Side Events Manager
• Job Summary: Oversee global planning and execution of Side Events and onsite judge operations  
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Oversee Side Event scheduling globally for Regional Championships, International Championships, and the World Championships, working with the Premier Event managers on implementation and coordinating coverage
• Track and generate regular reports on format activity, demographics, NPS scores, costs
• Coordinate and develop future Side Event formats with internal stakeholders
• Work with internal teams to source and implement new tools to refine and grow Side Event operations
• Lead cross functional teams to plan and execute event programs for multiple products
• Plan event asset and material requests and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery
• Oversee budget for Side Event operation and Prize Wall stock replenishment
• Manage small-to-large projects related to Premier Events to meet business needs
• Oversee judge solicitation process, organization chart, and judge handbook for tentpole events working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the development and implementation of onsite judge training, policy, and evaluation with regards to Regional, International, and World Championships
• Coordinate with external vendors on improvements made to judge operations at the Regional, International, and World Championships, reporting on evaluation and performance trends, gaps, and relevant needs
• Draft and oversee requests for proposal to ensure appropriate staffing levels and implementation at TPCi owned events, negotiating, contracting, and on-boarding vendors as applicable
• Oversee and provide support for online operations and other Premier Events as needed

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience required in current Organized Play programs/esports/sports offered in the marketplace (TCG/Video Games/Tabletop Games)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Extensive experience with game design, game development, event hall play operations, or economy design
• Expert knowledge of event competition show flow and common tournament formats including single elimination, double elimination, swiss, round robin, and multi-phased events
• Expert at juggling multiple projects, scheduling tasks, and meeting tight deadlines
• Experience and flexibility to work in an environment of rapid change
• Advanced knowledge of MS office suite
• Advanced knowledge of CAD programs like SketchUp or Vectorworks a plus
• Existing knowledge of the Pokémon brand, and Play! program a major plus.
• Existing knowledge of Microsoft Project, Workfront, JIRA, and Sharepoint a plus

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $105,000 - 125,000 per year. The full range is $105,000 - $157,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An employee first culture.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.