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Full-Time

Executive Assistant

Ceo

Posted on 7/17/2024

Niantic

Niantic

501-1,000 employees

Develops augmented reality games and experiences

Hardware
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$93.6k - $140kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years of experience in an executive assistant role
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and project management tools
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Flexibility to work outside standard business hours
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Responsibilities
  • Manage CEO's calendar and travel arrangements
  • Prepare CEO for meetings
  • Handle expense reports and financial documentation
  • Coordinate executive meetings and events
  • Serve as a point of contact between CEO and stakeholders
  • Promote company values and culture
  • Maintain positive relationships with partners

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.
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