Director, Corporate Communications

Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and 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: Head of Corporate Communications Job Summary: The President’s Office (equivalent of the CEO Office) is seeking a Head of Corporate Communications to lead and elevate TPCi’s corporate communications function.  This role will shape how TPCi communicates internally and externally. Based in Bellevue, Washington, this leader will: Lead internal corporate communications: Enhance the channels, formats, and operating rhythms that connect Pokémon employees across regions to TPCi’s mission, vision, business priorities, and values. Drive employee engagement, organizational alignment, and clarity through thoughtful and impactful communications. Build the corporate brand externally: Define and manage how TPCi presents itself externally as a company – including corporate reputation, employer brand, social impact narrative, and business storytelling – distinct from Pokémon product and brand marketing and consumer communications. Lead crisis communications: Partner closely with People, Legal, Marketing, and PR to strengthen crisis communications readiness and lead coordinated response efforts that protect TPCi’s reputation, credibility, and stakeholder trust. This role will lead a small team in Bellevue and London and report to the Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Development.  The position will work in in close partnership with the President and the Executive Leadership team, while collaborating cross-functionally with leaders across Marketing, PR, Legal, People and other business functions. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: Yes What you’ll do This role is responsible for four key areas: Internal Corporate Communications Leadership ( Majority focus) Develop, Deliver, and Execute Strategy: Define and execute the internal communications strategy and enhance the channels, formats, and operating rhythms — including all-hands meetings, leadership cascades, and written and visual communications — that connect Pokémon Producers across regions to TPCi’s mission, vision, business priorities, and values. Partner directly with the President, executives, and business leaders to translate strategic priorities into messages that resonate with and mobilize employees, not just inform them. Operations & Quality: Establish the editorial standards, governance, and operating rhythm that enable the function to deliver high-quality, on-time work at scale. Implement review processes, measure performance, and continuously iterate to improve impact. Pokémon Japan Partnership: Work with The Pokémon Company, Japan PR team to ensure consistent global employee messaging where appropriate. External Communications Leadership Corporate Brand & Storytelling: Own how TPCi presents itself externally as a company — across corporate brand, employer brand, social responsibility narrative, and business storytelling, distinct from Pokémon brand and product marketing. Ensure messaging across owned channels is consistent with company leadership and reflects TPCi’s mission, vision, and values. Crisis Communications Leadership Readiness & Response: Lead crisis communications planning and response. Partner with People, Legal, Marketing/PR, and the executive team to establish protocols, decision-making frameworks and messaging approaches that enable clear, timely and coordinated communication during critical events for both internal and external audiences. Build the readiness, not just the response. Team & Leadership Build the Team: Recruit, develop, and lead a small, high-performing team across Bellevue and London. Set a clear quality bar, provide ongoing coaching, and build a scalable function to support our growing global communications needs. The Impact you’ll make Within 3 months — Listen, Diagnose, Earn Trust Business Immersion and Understanding of Historical and Business Nuances : Build a strong working understanding of TPCi’s business, the Pokémon franchise, the global organization, and the Pokémon ecosystem that has contributed to its global success. Develop a clear view of what the President, executives, and key business leaders need from corporate communications, including the historical, business, and organizational nuances that shape decision-making and how TPCi operates. Honest Diagnostic : Deliver a fact-based assessment of where current corporate communications platforms, channels, processes, and team capabilities are strong, weak, or missing — with a recommendation on the few priorities to address first and why. Within 6 months — Set the Strategy, Deliver Quick Wins Strategy & Roadmap : Land a corporate communications plan, approved by the President’s Office, covering internal, external, and crisis — with clearly defined outcomes (not just activities), a year-one roadmap, and the metrics by which progress will be measured. First Platform Upgrades : Deliver the first round of meaningful improvements to internal channels and the hybrid all-hands format, with measurable change in employee reach, engagement, or comprehension — not just a refreshed look. Crisis Readiness Pressure test and stand up a clear, practical crisis communication plan. Define playbooks, who makes decisions, and how issues get escalated by aligning with People, Legal, Marketing/PR, and executives. Within 12 months — Build for Scale, Show the Outcomes Team Built for 2027 and Beyond : Plan, design, and build the Corporate Communications Team and operating m