Nintendo seeks movie promotion manager in Kyoto

Nintendo is recruiting a Movie Project Promotion Manager based in its Kyoto offices to run marketing and promotional work for film projects that use Nintendo intellectual property. The role will lead a team responsible for planning and executing promotions linked to Nintendo’s film projects and for coordinating with partner companies in Japan and overseas.

The job listing sets out language and experience requirements. Candidates must have business-level English proficiency, long-standing familiarity with Nintendo products and services, and a deep understanding of Nintendo IP gained through playing the company’s games. The posting states expectations for hands-on knowledge of Nintendo characters and game worlds.

Listed duties include designing and managing marketing campaigns, creating campaign timelines, coordinating promotional materials and events, and liaising with partner companies to synchronize efforts across regions. The position will require regular communication with domestic and international partners and a mix of creative planning and operational coordination.

The listing links the role to Nintendo’s expanding film activity. Recent Nintendo-backed films performed strongly at the box office, and the company is staffing roles focused on marketing tied to its characters and game worlds.

The job posting includes a statement of responsibility: “You will be responsible for marketing and promotional activities for film projects utilizing Nintendo IP. Working in collaboration with domestic and international partner companies, you will lead a team to drive effective promotions unique to Nintendo IP.” No salary range or application deadline was disclosed in the available information.