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 Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Broadcast Producer
Job Summary: Provides direction, creative development, and management of global live broadcasted competitions in Europe. The broadcast producer will look after the full vertical of a show supporting competitions and products across one or more of Pokémon's organized play and esport programs.
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: No

What you'll do

Lead live broadcast productions for Organized Play and esports in Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VG & Pokémon GO ensuring projects remain on track and on budget.
Manage the workflow of Pokémon European Regional live events such as Run of Show, Talent Selection, Segment Creation, etc
Create and manage production schedules and deliverables, including project budgets, ensuring on time delivery of assets and successful execution of Pokémon European Regional shows in person.
Work with internal teams on properly telling the story of the Pokémon Championships, including Worlds.
Develop and manage broadcast schedules in coordination with internal and external stakeholders and vendors.
Regularly communicate all pertinent broadcast information with internal stakeholders and cross functional teams to ensure Pokémon European Regional broadcasts meet brand, legal, and game standards, by market and distribution platform.
Be a resource for new ideas, responsible for creative ideas and execution that lead to increased production value of Pokémon European Regional live events and broadcasts.
Investigate, propose, and implement new broadcast technology improving the viewer experience.
Oversee onsite execution of Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VG & Pokémon GO live broadcast initiatives including domestic and international travel.
Help clear interdepartmental dependencies to keep production moving.
Track performance, create regular reports, and provide analysis and insights based upon broadcast metrics.
Adhere to the quality level set by the Pokémon Events & Broadcasts team.

What you'll bring

Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
Past experience working on a production line for a live broadcast.
Familiarity with Pokémon products, especially TCG, VG & GO.
Familiarity with the Pokémon TCG, VG & GO Community, including tournament meta and top players.
Expert knowledge of live competition show flow and common tournament formats including single elimination, double elimination, swiss, round robin, and multi-phased events.
Expert in streaming and video-on-demand platforms including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter as well as software solutions to facilitate streaming such as xSplit and OBS.
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite of products to support livestream creative and video.
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
Experience managing live broadcast productions including contracting for production vendors and talent negotiation.
Experience designing/concepting overlays, scripts, run-of-shows, videos, talking points, story boards, and other assets to facilitate competitive broadcasts.
Experience supporting at least 300 hours of live broadcasts.
Experience with onsite production support of at least 15 live broadcasts.
While passion for the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required, however knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.

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
Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between £52,000.00 - £61,750.00. The full range is £52,000.00 - £78,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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 Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
Fitness reimbursement
Commuter benefit
LinkedIn learning
Comprehensive relocation package
Hybrid work environment