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Pokémon GO Product Marketing Manager

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Niantic

Niantic

501-1,000 employees

Develops augmented reality games and experiences

Hardware
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$124k - $145kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Bellevue, WA, USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Data Science
Management
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years experience in marketing including product marketing, direct marketing, marketing program management, or marketing consulting.
  • Experience in growth marketing and marketing target forecasting.
  • Experience working on a cross-functional team with ability to lead complex projects with multiple partners and multiple priorities.
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience in developing and delivering executive presentations.
  • Strategic problem solver with strong leadership, management, and social skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Niantic’s mission.
  • Native in English; business level communication in Japanese is a plus.
  • Able to travel, including domestically within the United States and internationally.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including synchronous interactions with others.
Responsibilities
  • Build, manage, and execute, upon the launch, Go-To-Market, and growth marketing strategy for tent pole features.
  • Devise, implement, and test growth marketing levers in partnership with product management, data science, and extended marketing teams.
  • Partner with our production, product management, and key cross functional partners to generate tactics for accelerating our overall new and lapsed trainer acquisition opportunities while supervising all relevant marketing channels (Social Media, Direct Marketing, Web, PR, Paid UA etc.).
  • Build, manage, and execute the visual asset pipeline, marketing budget, and resource investments to support go-to-market planning for tentpole feature launches.
  • Represent the Pokémon GO business priorities and manage an integrated cross-marketing feature launch and Go-To-Market calendar in conjunction with our live game and live events teams.
  • Develop and drive creative marketing assets, messaging, and positioning in partnership with key creative leads and our iconic IP partners.
  • Set, track, and work towards key performance goals including: new feature adoption, new/lapsed trainer acquisition, trainer activation, and DAU.
  • Track and interpret product and marketing analytics; suggest improvements or revised marketing strategies, where relevant.
  • Conduct project retrospectives and return on investment analyses on marketing campaigns and apply takeaways to future programs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.

Niantic creates augmented reality (AR) experiences that combine the digital and real worlds, encouraging users to explore and interact with their environment. Their popular AR games, such as Pokémon GO and Ingress, engage millions of players globally by promoting outdoor activity and social interaction. The company generates revenue through in-app purchases, partnerships with local businesses, and branded merchandise. Niantic's Lightship platform serves as a powerful AR engine, enabling both their games and other developers to create immersive applications. The goal of Niantic is to enhance real-world experiences through technology, fostering a sense of community and exploration among users.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$780M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Niantic's popular AR games like Pokémon GO have a massive global user base, ensuring a steady stream of revenue from in-app purchases and sponsorships.
  • The launch of new features and events, such as the Shared Skies season and the introduction of Gigantamax Pokémon, keeps the user base engaged and attracts new players.
  • Their new 'Studio' interface for web-based XR development and 3D creation opens up additional opportunities for innovation and revenue.

What critics are saying

  • The AR gaming market is highly competitive, with new entrants potentially diluting Niantic's market share.
  • Dependence on the success of a few flagship games like Pokémon GO could pose a risk if user interest wanes.

What makes Niantic unique

  • Niantic's focus on augmented reality games that encourage outdoor activity and social interaction sets it apart from traditional mobile gaming companies.
  • Their Lightship platform not only powers their own games but also provides a revenue stream by enabling other developers to create AR applications.
  • Niantic's strategic partnerships with companies like Google Play and 100 Thieves enhance their market presence and offer unique in-game experiences.