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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 enab