It looks like a Nintendo job listing has revealed that Nintendo Power was outsourced to Future US. The company is currently responsible for magazines such as Official Xbox Magazine, PSM: Independent PlayStation Magazine, PC Gamer, Guitar World, and Guitar One, among others. Nintendo is currently looking for a licensing manager to serve as the middleman (or woman) between the them and Future US. The description of duties is as follows:
- Manages monthly Nintendo Power Magazine licensed to the new publisher, Future US Maintains close communication with Future US regarding editorial plan, production plan, and marketing plan
- Provides necessary material and/or information
- Manages approval process of magazine content
- Oversees the approval process with Future US, will be the point person between Future US and Nintendo of America Inc (NOA)
- Point of contact for requests for access to software, assets, or interview possibilities
- Coordination of annual marketing plan support program for Nintendo Power
- Often necessary to change duties, projects or direction on short notice
- Heavy work volume, fast-paced environment with fluctuating production requirements
- Periodic adjustments to work schedule and/or usual hours may be required
- Up to 15% travel
Nintendo has not officially announced the licensing of Nintendo Power Magazine to Future US, or when Future US will effectively take over the publication of the magazine.
