Part-Time Marketing Assistant / Seattle

plaize; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Transportation reimbursement

Learning support

Hybrid/Remote role

Job summary

plaize is seeking a part-time Marketing Assistant to join our gaming and digital entertainment campaigns from Seattle, with hybrid or remote options. You’ll support content, community, and cross-border communications, writing bilingual social copy and coordinating with teams across platforms.

You’ll help plan content, assist with translations, and contribute to reports for clients, while embracing a fast-growing, Japan-rooted marketing culture that sparks conversation and builds fan

Qualifications

• Fluent/native in Japanese with strong English skills.
• Experience with gaming culture and content across platforms.
• Ability to write blogs or social content and manage channels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage content across X, YouTube, Discord.
• Write and edit social copy in Japanese and English.
• Collaborate on content ideas and creative direction.
• Support community management (primarily in Japanese).
• Handle internal and external communications (email).
• Create client reports and assist with translations and data entry.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Social media management

Content creation

Community management

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

We’re a fast-growing marketing agency rooted in Japan, with an expanding presence in the U.S. Our focus is in gaming and digital entertainment, and our clients include some of the biggest names in the industry. We design and manage creative campaigns across platforms like X (Twitter), YouTube, and Discord — places where gaming communities thrive — with a focus on community-driven marketing that sparks conversation and builds lasting fan relationships.

We’re also branching into hospitality, including managing Airbnb operations, and we’re looking for someone who’s excited to grow with us.

The Role

We're looking for a part-time Marketing Assistant to join our team for an initial one-year term. If you're bilingual (Japanese/English), love gaming culture, and enjoy supporting content, community, and communication across borders—you might be a great fit.

This is a hybrid or full remote role, ideal for someone based in Seattle.

What You'll Do

Plan and manage content across platforms like X (Twitter), YouTube, Discord, etc.

Write and edit social media copy in Japanese / English

Collaborate on content ideas and creative direction

Support live community management (mostly in Japanese)

Handle internal and external email (or non email) communications

Create reports for clients (we’ll show you how)

Support other tasks as needed—translations, light admin, data entry, etc.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

Are fluent/native in Japanese and comfortable with English (AI tools OK!)

Love gaming and pop culture communities

Have experience playing FPS, TPS, or fighting games

Watch Twitch or YouTube Gaming regularly

Have experience writing blogs, fan fiction, or managing social channels

Are proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented

Bonus Points For...

Managing a brand or creator’s social media or YouTube channel

Community or fan engagement experience, especially on Discord

Marketing, PR, or campaign experience

Cross-cultural communication using Japanese and English

Part-time (minimum 3 days/week, 5+ hours/day)

Remote-friendly (U.S.-based preferred)

W-2 employee position

Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S. (citizen, green card, CPT/OPT/EAD okay)

Initial one-year term, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement

While we expect the position to last one year, we understand that needs can evolve. This role is part of a flexible, growing team—we’ll always keep open communication about ongoing fit and future opportunities.

Compensation

Starting at $17/hour (if you are new to the work

Performance-based increases available

Various learning support: Support for things like English language studies and design tools.

Provided lunch: Lunch is provided when you come into the office.

Full transportation reimbursement

Notes

We will contact candidates we'd like to interview for the first round within approximately 7 business days.

Please note that we are unable to reply to every application.