PR & Gaming Event Manager (Tokyo, Japan) – Event or Gaming Industry Experience Required

Posted last week

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Summary

We are an APAC marketing agency looking for an experienced Tokyo-based Event Producer to support a gaming industry event for an international client in November 2026. Our regional project lead will be on-site, and we're looking for a reliable local partner to assist with planning, coordination, and event execution. 👉 Responsibilities * Source and coordinate event venue(s) * Manage local vendors, production, branding, and logistics * Coordinate event staffing and on-site operations * Support PR activities, including media outreach and press coordination * Source and manage gaming influencers/creators * Coordinate F&B, merchandise, entertainment, and other event requirements * Ensure smooth event setup, execution, and teardown 👉 Requirements * Based in Tokyo, Japan * Fluent in Japanese and English * 5+ years of event production or experiential marketing experience * Experience with gaming, esports, technology, or entertainment events preferred * Strong local vendor and venue network * Excellent communication and project management skills 👉 To Apply Please include: * A short introduction * Relevant portfolio or past event experience * Your location * Your hourly or project rate We're looking for someone experienced who can serve as our local event partner and work closely with our regional team to deliver a successful event.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $50.00

    -

    $100.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Event Planning
Public Relations
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    5
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 10, 2020
  • Singapore
    Singapore5:02 PM
  • $13K total spent
    54 hires, 7 active
  • 16 hours
  • Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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