Social & Editorial Content Manager

Company Description TMCollective is the creative ecosystem behind Tokyo Misfits (@tkymisfits), a Tokyo-based digital publication highlighting unique individuals in Japan through documentary-style storytelling, and OhakoJP (@ohakojp), a platform showcasing Japan’s travel, culture, and experiences for a global audience. Role Description We’re looking for a social first Editorial Content Manager to oversee the planning, creation, editing, and publishing of content primarily for Tokyo Misfits, while also supporting editorial and social content for OhakoJP. This is a hands-on role combining editorial judgment, writing, visual storytelling, and content strategy. You’ll help decide which stories we tell and how we tell them, from social media carousels and editorial articles to timely news coverage. You’ll also manage the editorial workflow and use audience insights to strengthen our content and grow our reach. Responsibilities
• Develop and design social media carousels and content that turn ideas, research, and reporting into compelling visual stories.
• Research, write, and edit editorial articles that reflect TokyoMisfits’ voice and audience.
• Track, investigate, and report on timely news, working accurately under tight deadlines.
• Manage content planning, creation, editing, and publishing within the editorial team, keeping schedules and deadlines on track.
• Shape content strategy around the company’s goals, target audiences, and opportunities to expand our reach.
• Provide editorial support across teams, including translation between Japanese and English.
• Coordinate with creators and collaborators to bring written and visual assets together.
• Manage analytics across designated social channels, using performance insights to improve future content. Qualifications
• Write and edit clear, engaging content for social media and editorial articles.
• Turn research and story ideas into compelling visual carousels.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator, along with photography and videography skills.
• Research and verify information accurately under tight deadlines.
• Plan content, manage deadlines, and collaborate with a small creative team.
• Support Japanese–English translation and editorial work.
• Use audience insights and performance data to improve content and reach.
• An interest in Japan’s people, culture, travel, and social issues, alongside documentary-style storytelling.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese
• Must be 18+
• Must be able to commute to Tokyo (applications from outside Japan will not be considered)