Amazon is seeking a self-motivated, highly organised and creative communications professional to join the Amazon Stores Communications team in Japan.
The individual will be based in Tokyo and will be responsible for delivering campaigns for large scale shopping moments, which could include events like Prime Day and Black Friday, supporting key business initiatives/launches and creating activity that demonstrates the value customers get while shopping with Amazon.
This role will be part of the International Stores Comms organisation at Amazon and will report in the Head of Stores Comms in the Japan.
The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record for managing effective consumer campaigns for large, fast-moving organisations in Japan, including delivering earned media, social media, and influencer relations activities.
They will have a deep understanding of the Japan earned and social media landscape, be passionate about their craft, be an excellent writer, and have an ambition to do great, meaningful work.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, who can collaborate closely with teams throughout the business, as well as with stakeholders outside the business including media, influencers, creators, and agency partners.
They should enjoy working in a fast-paced, start-up culture, and will have experience in either an agency or in-house role.
Key job responsibilitiesDevelop and manage integrated Communications and PR campaigns around key retail moments
Deliver campaigns and launches around shopping innovations
Write campaign plans, messaging, and media-facing materials
Build relations with key media, and be able to pitch and secure top tier coverage
Work closely with external agencies and wider international teams to devise and implement Communications and PR activity
Work closely with internal teams across the business to deliver projects to deadline
Successfully manage fast-moving, complex challenges from both the business and the media
Support with issues management and crisis comms related to the Japan Stores business
A day in the life
Communications and PR expert with a demonstrated feel for what works for a brand
Strategic - ensuring that communications activity delivers against business objectives and articulates key messages
Tactically aware - knowledgeable about what's going on in the media and with the brand and able to marry the two at short notice for maximum benefit
Highly proactive - enjoys taking responsibility and making things happen
Organised - able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while managing essential admin work
Leadership - able to inspire agencies to deliver creative and insightful campaigns
Adaptable - able to work in a corporate environment
Exercises good judgment – advising others on the best course of action and managing positive and negative media enquiries
Social and influencer minded – able to build integrated campaigns that leverage new and emerging digital media including social and influencers
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Extensive experience that demonstrates a comfort in dealing with high-level consumer media contacts across news, lifestyle, and broadcast sectors
Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Japanese
Hands-on experience of digital and social media as well as influencer marketing / communication
Experience in planning and delivering paid campaigns
Experience of delivering successful influencer campaigns
Experience in using the latest social media monitoring and analysis tools and platforms
Track record of strategic planning, creative thinking and delivery on major social media/digital comms campaigns
Preferred Qualifications
Retail background - knowledge of the Japan retail and online markets
Collaborative - team player with a willingness to work hard and roll up sleeves to get work done
Track record of working with, and successfully evaluating, innovative new formats and testing new and emerging channels
Bachelor's degree
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.
If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Company - Amazon Japan G.K.
Job ID:
A3163255
-
Tokyo Specialized Group企業の評判を形成し、日本および国際メディアとの関係を強化することで、企業価値とステークホルダーの理解を向上させるユニークな機会です。眼科医療の発展に貢献する企業でのキャリアを築く絶好の機会です。 · ...
-
Tokyo Specialized Group· This role offers the unique opportunity to shape corporate reputation and engage with both Japanese and global media, · enhancing corporate value and stakeholder understanding.The position provides a strategic leadership role with responsibilities in media relations, · crisis ...
-
Tokyo AmazonAmazon is seeking a self-motivated Communications Professional to join the Amazon Stores Communications team in Japan. · ...
-
Tokyo AmazonWe are seeking a self-motivated communications professional to join the Amazon Stores Communications team in Japan. The individual will be based in Tokyo and responsible for delivering campaigns for large scale shopping moments. The role will involve managing effective consumer c ...
-
Tokyo Amazon Full timeAmazon is seeking a self-motivated communications professional to join the Amazon Stores Communications team in Japan. · ...
-
Tokyo Specialized GroupOfrecemos oportunidades a alguien con experiencia en marketing y comunicaciones en Japón. ...
-
Tokyo Specialized Group· ！ Marketing & Communications Director , Japan · a renowned luxury jewelry brand · ...
-
Japan Community
2ヶ月前
Tokyo Miro Full timeWe're looking for a Community & Advocacy Manager to grow, energize, and activate Miro's community across Japan. This role focuses on designing and executing community programs that bring Miro users together while serving as a visible evangelist for Miro in the Japanese market. · ...
-
Japan Community
2ヶ月前
Tokyo MiroWe are looking for a Community & Advocacy Manager to grow, energize, and activate Miro's community across Japan.This role focuses on designing and executing community programs that bring Miro users together while serving as a visible evangelist for Miro in the Japanese market. · ...
-
Tokyo Specialized GroupMarketing & Communications Director for Japan operations. Lead marketing and communications plan tailored to Japanese market. · 6!8 years experience in marketing and communications field. · Luxury industry (jewelry, watches, fashion or cosmetics) experience. · ...
-
Japan RobloxRoblox is seeking a Manager to manage both consumer and corporate communications for the platform in Japan. · ...
-
Japan Community
7日前
Tokyo, JP MiroWe are looking for a Community & Advocacy Manager to grow, energize, and activate Miro's community across Japan. · Design community-led programs that bring Miro users together across Japan - including meetups, user groups, and community-hosted events · Serve as Primary Evangelist ...
-
Japan Community
4日前
Tokyo MiroWe are looking for a Community & Advocacy Manager to grow, energize, and activate Miro's community across Japan. · Miro is the leading visual workspace for innovation that enables distributed teams of any size to build the next big thing. · The platform's infinite canvas enables ...
-
Tokyo Atlas Copco GroupThe Communications Manager will mirror the global corporate communications function for Holding Japan, including employer branding media relations events internal communications and crisis management. · ...
-
Tokyo CanvaWe're looking for a Creator Community Manager to lead the growth and engagement of Canva's Creators community in Japan. · You'll design and execute strategies that onboard, inspire, and nurture passionate community members—building programs from the ground up while championing Ca ...
-
Chiyoda CDP ￥5,304,388 - ￥6,531,796TheMarketActivationteamdrivesthestrategicimplementationofCDPsMarketing&CommunicationscampaignscrossAPACensuringlocalrelevanceandeffectiveness. · Deliverregionalactivationplansthatdrivetop-of-funnelawarenessofCDPinJapan,tailoringtacticsto reachlocalaudienceswhileensuringalignmentw ...
-
Tokyo CanvaThe Japan Creator Community Manager will lead the growth and engagement of Canva's Creators community in Japan. · ...
-
Tokyo CanvaJoin us as we empower creators worldwide through Canva's Creator Community Manager role in Japan. As an integral part of our team, · you'll lead growth and engagement initiatives while fostering meaningful connections among our creative members. · The ideal candidate will have ex ...
-
Tokyo L'OréalWe are searching for a visionary Communication Manager who will champion our brand's strategic communications.We particularly encourage candidates with profound expertise in digital media and extensive experience in either influencer marketing or public relations. · This position ...
-
Tokyo Avensys ConsultingThis role involves building maintaining managing reputation company Japan strategic communication campaigns media relations stakeholder engagement. · Build maintain manage reputation company Japan through strategic communication campaigns media relations stakeholder engagement · ...
-
Tokyo TikTokWe're seeking a savvy, strategic communicator to spearhead external storytelling for TikTok Shop in Japan and help launch the next wave of social shopping. · Lead TikTok Shop communications efforts in Japan, and be the first point of contact for local operations and business team ...
