Global Communications Manager, Games (Tokyo or Seoul)

About the role

Tencent is looking for a seasoned communications specialist to drive the global communications strategy for Tencent Games and its game titles in the Northeast Asia market, and secondarily to support Tencent's corporate communications there. The role is based in Tokyo or Seoul, reports to the Head of Tencent Games Global Communications and sits at the intersection of Tencent Games' global comms function and the region's corporate reputation agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Define and own the communications strategy for Tencent Games and its titles in Northeast Asia, turning global priorities into locally resonant narratives.
• Drive communications for the portfolio, including published titles and partner studios, across the full product lifecycle.
• Partner with studios, publishing, marketing, legal, compliance, public affairs and global comms peers on integrated communications.
• Manage PR agency partners and coordinate with internal stakeholders for quality execution and measurable results.
• Coordinate media communications plans for Japan and Korea, including press briefings, exhibitions, open days, media tours and executive engagements.
• Support communications needs across business groups such as social, digital content, payment and enterprise solutions.
• Build and maintain media and external partner relationships, and lead local content planning for owned channels in Japan and Korea.
• Monitor the local media landscape and support issues management and crisis communications.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications or media relations, ideally at a global company or top-tier agency.
• Demonstrated track record of in-market communications and media relations in Japan, with strong existing relationships in the Japanese media landscape.
• Native or near-native Japanese or Korean, written and verbal.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.

Required skills

• Strategy and messaging development, executive and editorial writing, media pitching and event execution.
• Issues and crisis management, spokesperson preparation and reputation management.
• Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and/or English at a working professional level.

What we offer

• Salary negotiated by experience and skill, with annual raises and bonuses.
• Fixed overtime allowance of 35 hours per month, with flexible working hours and two days off per week.
• Annual leave of up to 22 days, plus year-end holiday, paid sick leave and volunteer leave.
• Health insurance, group insurance and various allowances (commute, communication, self-development).