About the opportunity: 

Weber Shandwick is currently seeking an ambitious Consumer PR professional for our Tokyo office to oversee key international accounts. Employees belong to one of four Communities – Insights, Content, Integrated Media and Client Experience (CX). As a CX Vice President, the ideal candidate will enjoy managing complex projects and implementing on strategy with a high degree of autonomy.

Working in close partnership with highly sophisticated clients, you will have the opportunity to lead digital and integrated programs and to deliver potentially award-winning work.

Reporting to the head of the Consumer team, you will be responsible for the continued education and growth of your team members, and helping to drive new business for the Consumer team.

 

Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of communication strategies and tactics, including integrated communication solutions, both domestically and abroad
• Strategic counsel for clients on communication solutions
• Project management and oversight
• Leading the ideation and creative process of your team
• Development of digital and social strategies, working together with internal digital team
• Oversee your teams’ content creation for print, digital and social
• Arrangement and coordination of interviews and meetings with key journalists for senior client spokespeople
• Managing existing clients and developing new clients, to grow the Consumer business

 

Requirements:

• Strong background in consumer PR
• Prior experience working in a PR or marketing agency preferable
• Proven ability to successfully manage teams
• Skilled in traditional media relations with print and broadcast journalists
• Experience in planning and execution of multi-channel communications strategies and tactics
• Social media savvy
• Fluent in both Japanese and English, and a native speaker of either one
• Strong writing skills in native language
• Project management experience and skills

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energise the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.  

Our game-changing work is recognised by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year and PRovoke Global SABRES’ 2024 Global Healthcare Agency of the Year, as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2024.  

 

TWSC VALUES  

Everything we do at TWSC is rooted in our core values of CURIOSITY, INCLUSION, COURAGE and IMPACT. 

We believe that the world of work has changed, which is why we have developed a unique employee experience that reflects the world we’re living in. Here’s what we offer:  

Flexible Working - We understand the need for flexible working and empower our employees to deliver impactful work wherever they are based.  

Global Mobility –We unlock opportunities for our employees by utilising our powerful network, and through our mobility initiative Access All Areas, which includes policies on ‘Work from Anywhere’, ‘International Relocation’ and our global ‘Explorer Program’  

Inclusive Culture - We look for qualified people from all backgrounds who are restless, curious and want to deliver impactful work in an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We strive every day to foster as inclusive a culture as possible. 

Mental Health and Wellbeing - Helping our people stay happy, healthy, and productive is our number one priority, so we’ll support your day-to-day life with our bespoke Intellect wellbeing offering.  

 

A note on inclusion

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

 

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