Senior Associate, Consumer PR

会社概要

ウェーバー・シャンドウィックは、119の都市に拠点を持ち、世界中に広がるネットワークを有する、世界最大級のグローバルPRエージェンシーです。

アジア太平洋地域では、日本を含む18の都市にオフィスを持ち、今後さらに多様化する市場で、戦略的に拠点の拡張を続けています。

当社は、これまでのPR会社の枠組みを超え、クライアントの目標達成を実現するために活動する、新たな「エンゲージメント・ファーム」へと進化し続け、最先端のテクノロジーを駆使したデータドリブンな戦略やインサイトを生み出し、様々な業界のビジネスソリューションを提供しています。

社員には、多種多様な専門分野のスペシャリストを擁し、多様なクライアント企業や組織に対して、広範囲なコミュニケーション・サービスを展開しています。

当社での経験を通じて、より複雑化する社会を切り拓き、世界中のクライアントを引き付ける、情熱と独創性に溢れた革新的なサービスの提供者としての活躍を期待しています。

 

ポジションについて

PR (Client Experience)チームにおいて、主に外資系企業のPR、製品PR、市場啓発キャンペーン等の企画・立案・実施、戦略執行の為の各種コミュニケーション プランの実行、プロジェクト管理およびメディア・リレーション業務などを行っていただきます。

 

【業務内容】

• 国内外の企業広報・PR戦略においてコミュニケーションプランの企画立案及び執行サポート
• ニュース・リリース、インタビュー等メディア・リレーションズ業務
• Web、SNS イベントなどのダイレクト・コミュニケーションの企画・実施

 

【必須条件】

• 言語：日本語母国語、英語ビジネスレベル以上（目安、TOEIC800点以上）
• 1-2年以上の社会人経験
• コミュニケーション能力、プレゼンテーション・スキル
• ビジネス文書作成能力
• 出社可能なエリアにお住まいの方

 

【歓迎条件】

• 実務におけるコンテンツ、プレゼンテーション資料の作成経験
• メディア（含、ソーシャルメディア）に関する知識
• 海外留学経験者
• 大学でコミュニケーション、Marketing, Media 論など関連する学位を取得されている方

 

 

Note from the team

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.

 

Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

 

• Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

 

 

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Weber Shandwick 

Position: Account Director / Vice President, Healthcare PR 

Location: Tokyo (Hybrid)

 

Overview:

At Weber Shandwick Japan, we are a communication agency that excels in public relations, offering expert consultation and brand communication support to global companies operating in Japan. Our mission extends beyond serving our clients; we are committed to enriching the Japanese marketing communications industry by nurturing the next generation of communications specialists. This commitment is not confined to our employees but extends to all individuals passionate about the communications field, helping them to discover the profound impact and joy of effective communication.

 

About The Opportunity:

Weber Shandwick is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director / Vice President to manage client accounts, media and inter-agency relationships. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in determining the future and long-term success of our Health practise.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned client account and account team as it relates to earned media. You will supervise integral parts of the business both internally and externally and will be the primary stakeholder in helping clients achieve their goals. 

As AD/VP, you will be an integral contributor to our PR Consultant team, empowering them to find creative and out-of-the-box ways to help clients, and will also be able tackle business development, strategic programme planning, and the development of more creative endeavours. Internally, you will also be able to utilise your own experience to provide counsel to junior team members, delegate projects, and allocate agency resources to match client budgets. 

This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience being a key-player in driving fundamental and meaningful impact for our clients and society as a whole.  

 

What You Will Do: 

• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business and target audiences and work collaboratively with strategists and creative team members to deliver solutions that meet program objectives; 
• Develop strategic messaging for clients and support creation of media plans and proposals that take an integrated approach to driving awareness with target audiences both domestically and globally; 
• Foster meaningful relationships with health media reporters, and facilitate interviews and meetings for client-side spokespeople with media liaisons; 
• Develop executive positioning programs and generate talking points/topics for executives taking part in interviews and appearances; 
• Develop integrated programs that leverage earned, paid and social media 
• Create engaging and eye-grabbing story ideas and topic angles, oversee team in developing media materials, and pitch media to land earned coverage; 
• Manage existing client relationships and develop potential for new clients to grow the healthcare team business; 
• Support client spokesperson training; 
• Serve as the client contact for crisis preparedness and response; 
• Support internal communication programs; 
• Foster growth and team development as a leader on the Healthcare PR Team and support the management of junior and mid team members;
• Participate in office-wide initiatives, seminars, and meetings to further professional learning and development.  

 

What You Will Need:  

• Fluent Japanese (Ability to conduct business smoothly in Japanese); 
• High Business English (Ability to conduct business at the basic level in English); 
• Minimum of 6-7 years’ experience in the Healthcare Industry (Pharmaceutical / Medical / Medtech / Healthcare Communications & Marketing / Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical Sales / Cosmetics, etc.); 
• Strong experience planning and executing corporate communications projects and product PR strategies and tactics; 
• Strong experience in traditional media relations (newspapers, magazines, TV programmes, etc.);  
• Ability to efficiently navigate and utilise social media.

 

Competencies   

• Business Acumen – align talent strategies to drive business goals  
• Client Service – client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels  
• Project Management – ability to delegate tasks and plan/execute projects to meet target deadlines 
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies  
• Collaboration – build strong relationships at all levels across the organization  
• Critical Thinking – ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs  
• Conflict Resolution – possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues 

 

What We Look For: 

• Highly motivated individuals with a passion for driving cultural change through Communications; 
• Strong presentation and communication skills; 
• Strong speaking and writing skills; 
• A team-player attitude and ability to think outside the box; 
• Passion, ownership, and a strong sense of responsibility; 
• Creative and innovative individuals with a natural sense of curiosity. 

 

What’s In It For You: 

• Competitive PTO  
• Anniversary PTO (1 day of additional leave for a birthday or anniversary) 
• Special Leave 
• Commuting Expenses 
• Relo Club (gain access to discounts on affiliated services) 
• Cancer Insurance Premium Subsidy 
• Social Insurance Coverage (Pension, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance, Health Insurance) 
• Retirement Allowance (*a tenure of 3+ years is required) 
• Property Accumulation Savings (*a tenure of 5+ years is required) 
• And more to come! 

 

Note from the team

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.

Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

• Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

 

#LI-AS2

 

 

Weber Shandwick 

Position: Account Director, IT/Tech PR

Location: Tokyo (Hybrid)

 

Overview:

At Weber Shandwick Japan, we are a communication agency that excels in public relations, offering expert consultation and brand communication support to global companies operating in Japan. Our mission extends beyond serving our clients; we are committed to enriching the Japanese marketing communications industry by nurturing the next generation of communications specialists. This commitment is not confined to our employees but extends to all individuals passionate about the communications field, helping them to discover the profound impact and joy of effective communication.

 

About The Opportunity:

Weber Shandwick is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to manage client accounts, media and inter-agency relationships. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in determining the future and long-term success of our IT/Tech practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned client account and account team as it relates to earned media. You will supervise integral parts of the business both internally and externally and will be the primary stakeholder in helping clients achieve their goals.

As Account Director, you will be an integral contributor to our PR Consultant team, empowering them to find creative and out-of-the-box ways to help clients, and will also be able tackle business development, strategic programme planning, and the development of more creative endeavours. Internally, you will also be able to utilise your own experience to provide counsel to junior team members, delegate projects, and allocate agency resources to match client budgets.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience, being a key-player in driving fundamental and meaningful impact for our clients and society as a whole.

 

What You Will Do:

• Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business and target audiences and work collaboratively with strategists and creative team members to deliver solutions that meet program objectives
• Develop strategic messaging for clients and support creation of media plans and proposals that take an integrated approach to driving awareness with target audiences both domestically and globally
• Foster meaningful relationships with health media reporters, and facilitate interviews and meetings for client-side spokespeople with media liaisons
• Develop executive positioning programs and generate talking points/topics for executives taking part in interviews and appearances
• Develop integrated programs that leverage earned, paid and social media
• Create engaging and eye-grabbing story ideas and topic angles, oversee team in developing media materials, and pitch media to land earned coverage
• Manage existing client relationships and develop potential for new clients to grow the healthcare team business
• Support client spokesperson training
• Serve as the client contact for crisis preparedness and response
• Support internal communication programs
• Foster growth and team development as a leader on the IT/Tech PR practice and support the management of junior members
• Participate in office-wide initiatives, seminars, and meetings to further professional learning and development.

 

What You Will Need:

• Fluent Japanese (Ability to conduct business smoothly in Japanese)
• High Business English (Ability to conduct business at the basic level in English)
• 7-8 years of communications experience, preferably in an agency environment
• Strong experience planning and executing corporate communications projects and product PR strategies and tactics
• Strong experience in traditional media relations (newspapers, magazines, TV programmes, etc.)
• Ability to efficiently navigate and utilise social media

 

Competencies

• Business Acumen – align talent strategies to drive business goals
• Client Service – client focus and ability to build trust and rapport across all levels
• Project Management – ability to delegate tasks and plan/execute projects to meet target deadlines
• Proactivity – exhibit relentless pursuit for new and innovative talent strategies
• Collaboration – build strong relationships at all levels across the organization
• Critical Thinking – ask probing questions; anticipate and address critical talent gaps and needs
• Conflict Resolution – possess sound judgment and savvy in navigating and resolving complex talent and organizational issues

 

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.

Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

 

#LI-AS2