Nintendo posts contract Bilingual Communications Coordinator (Japanese) role in Redmond

Nintendo of America has listed a contract role for a Bilingual Communications Coordinator (Japanese) based in Redmond, WA, signaling continued demand for bilingual administrative and communications support at the company’s U.S. headquarters. The posting, which appears across Nintendo’s careers site and multiple job aggregators, highlights confidential translation work and calendar and travel management for senior leaders.

The job is listed with the exact title "CONTRACT - Bilingual Communications Coordinator (Japanese)." The official careers text includes the line "\\ This is a CONTRACT position" and specifies that "This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time." Responsibilities are described precisely: "Performs confidential verbal and written Japanese and English translations." The role also "Provides administrative support to in the department including calendar management for Vice President and Director" and "Coordinates department meetings, travel, prepares expense reports, prepares meeting materials, etc." The listing adds that the hire "Coordinates and works on special projects."

Recruiting contacts are provided for applicants who need assistance or accommodations: recruitingcoordinators@noa.nintendo.com and 425-882-2040. Jobs Kxnet records the posting with Job Reference 2586639470-2 and a Date Posted of 24 January 2026, while a Hollylist repost shows January 30, 2026. Aggregators including Jobright Ai and LinkedIn render relative timestamps of "4 days ago" in their captures. LinkedIn’s listing also displays platform messaging such as "Be among the first 25 applicants" and "Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nintendo by 2x." TealHQ classifies the position as Entry Level and lists employer size in the 1,001-5,000 range.

For workers, the posting matters in several ways. Bilingual candidates with Japanese language skills may find immediate, onsite opportunities supporting high-level executives and sensitive communications, rather than remote or purely project-based translation roles. The contract status suggests a fixed-term engagement that could suit contractors seeking company experience or departments needing immediate coverage. The combination of confidential translation duties and close calendar management implies a high-trust, detail-oriented role that will be tightly integrated into senior workflows.

Several key items remain unclear in the captured listings: no explicit salary or pay range appears in the supplied text, and H1B or visa sponsorship details are not provided beyond a header in an aggregator capture. Applicants and observers should confirm those particulars on Nintendo’s official careers page or by contacting recruitingcoordinators@noa.nintendo.com or 425-882-2040. As Nintendo continues to recruit bilingual staff, this opening points to steady operational demand for language-capable coordinators in Redmond and may presage similar contract listings in the near term.