Hidetomo Nishioka
About Hidetomo Nishioka
Hidetomo Nishioka is an Associate Community Manager for Esports at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in social innovation and political science from Keio University and has managed significant esports events and projects in the gaming industry.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
Hidetomo Nishioka currently serves as the Associate Community Manager/Esports at Wizards of the Coast, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing community engagement and esports initiatives. His work focuses on enhancing player experiences and fostering a vibrant community around the company's gaming products.
Previous Experience at Wizards of the Coast
Prior to his current role, Hidetomo Nishioka worked at Wizards of the Coast as an Assistant Community Manager/Esports from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he contributed to community management efforts and esports activities, gaining valuable experience in the gaming industry.
Education and Academic Background
Hidetomo Nishioka studied at Keio University, where he earned a Bachelor of Environment and Information Studies from 2010 to 2014. His academic focus included Social Innovation, Political Science, and Internet Technology, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable to his career in community management and esports.
Project Management and Achievements
Hidetomo Nishioka has led significant projects within the gaming community. Notably, he managed the Online Competitive Tournament 'MTG Japan Open 2022,' which involved 1000 players. He also served as the project lead for the APAC Metaverse Project 'Magic: The Gathering Virtual Art Exhibition Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty' and the VR Art Exhibition at Tokyo Game Show VR 2022. In recognition of his contributions, he received the 'Heroes of the Realm' award in 2022.
Internship Experience
Hidetomo Nishioka gained early professional experience through summer internships at Rakuten and Daikin Industries, Ltd. in 2012. These internships provided him with insights into corporate environments and helped shape his career trajectory in community management and esports.