Vice President, Communications - Technology

What’s Happening?

Weber Shandwick is looking for a Manager, Client Experience – Consumer to join our growing team focused on supporting clients in the lifestyle, hospitality (hotels & resorts), food & beverage, consumer devices, and consumer goods sectors. In this role, you will play a vital part in driving the continued growth and success of our Consumer practice. You will serve as a day-to-day client liaison, recommend programs and activities to meet client goals, manage integrated communications campaigns, provide strategic counsel, and oversee account budgets. The ideal candidate brings a background in corporate and/or consumer communications, with strong media relations capabilities and a passion for storytelling that resonates with diverse consumer audiences.

 

What will you be doing?

• Develop a strong understanding of each client’s brand, business, and target audience, and collaborate with internal experts across media, strategy, creative, and influencer to deliver campaigns that meet objectives
• Stay ahead of consumer trends, cultural conversations, and competitor activities in consumer sectors to provide insights that inform proactive communications strategy
• Create and pitch compelling story angles, draft press materials, and build media relationships to secure earned media opportunities across lifestyle, hospitality, and consumer media outlets
• Assist in financial management of accounts, including invoicing, budget tracking, and activity reporting
• Contribute to agency growth through new business support, brainstorms, and proposal development
• Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting their career development and day-to-day performance
• Participate in team and office-wide training, knowledge sharing, and professional development initiatives

 

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in public relations or communications
• Fluent in both Japanese and English, as you will be working with both domestic and global clients
• Passionate about consumer brands, trends, and culture
• Curious, proactive, and confident in voicing perspectives to clients and colleagues
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft engaging content tailored to consumer audiences
• Established relationships with lifestyle, hospitality, and consumer media preferred
• Comfortable using digital and social media platforms as part of broader campaign strategies

 

Competencies

• Business Acumen – understand client industries and align communication strategies to drive brand goals
• Client Service – build trust and rapport with clients at all levels
• Project Management – effectively plan, delegate, and execute projects on time and within budget
• Proactivity – seek new ideas, media opportunities, and creative approaches
• Collaboration – work cross-functionally and foster a team-oriented culture
• Critical Thinking – evaluate information and develop smart, strategic recommendations
• Problem Solving – navigate complex challenges with sound judgment and creativity

 

About our Client Experience Community

Members of our Client Experience Community are business partners to our clients by helping them to address opportunities or issues with communications strategies. We are the instigators of great work, lead the strategic development of integrated, cross-platform solutions and serve as the client’s advocate, ensuring quality ideas and an outstanding client experience. Client experience teams set the agenda and vision for our partners, lead the development of our best work and create fruitful client relationships. We explore marketplace opportunities and client needs to grow our relationships and increase our value as a trusted partner to our clients in their best and most challenging days.

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About the opportunity:  

Weber Shandwick is currently seeking an ambitious Vice President for our Consumer team to oversee key international accounts. The ideal candidate will enjoy creating integrated marketing and communications strategies, providing high level guidance to advice to clients and be a natural leader and mentor. You’ll be a native Japanese speaker, with fluency in English. More junior candidates will be considered for an AD position. 

You’ll be working with a brilliant team to oversee the running of the accounts, provide counsel and strategic direction, and motivate the team to craft exceptional, award-winning work! 

  

Responsibilities: 

• Planning and execution of integrated marketing and communication strategies and tactics for international consumer clients  

• Provide strategic counsel to clients where possible, being able to assess problems and define logical and effective solutions for clients. 

• Lead the delivery of high quality earned activity, which includes development of media and channel strategies, story development and management of third parties. 

• Brief and inform account teams. Communicate expectations/goals to team on an ongoing basis, helping to keep team motivated by communicating clear tasks and actions. 

• Leading the team and being there to support and advise, working closely with them to motivate and drive performance and provide guidance on their career development.  

• Development of digital and social strategies – you’ll be working together with the regional digital team to craft integrated ideas and campaigns for clients  

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and improve the company’s reputation in terms of delivery and quality. 

  

Who are you? 

• At least 8 years of relevant PR and Communications experience, with some PR agency experience and an understanding of Consumer clients.  

• A brilliant understanding of what makes an earned story – and how to make them travel across multiple channels 

• An excellent communicator, you build connections and trust quickly with the people around you 

• Previous experience of managing a team and a natural leader and mentor. You’ll enjoy developing and nurturing talent and be able to quickly identify areas of development and execute training where needed.   

• Strategic mindset – you will be able to anticipate potential roadblocks and keep ahead of the curve with emerging trends 

• Proven project management skills, leading multiple teams, as well as interagency, to deliver work that 

• Strong social and digital acumen – highly competent at developing and executing influencer programs, social listening and wider digital and social strategies 

• Experience in planning and execution of multi-channel communications strategies and tactics 

• Fluent in both Japanese and English and a strong  and confident communicator when presenting to clients and dealing with internal stakehdolders.  

  

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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What’s Happening?

Join our vibrant Tokyo team where cultural insight meets bold ideas. Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented and proactive Senior Manager / Account Director (title commensurate with experience) to join our growing Consumer practice, working with top-tier domestic and global brands across lifestyle, hospitality (hotels & resorts), food & beverage, consumer devices, and consumer goods. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level communications professional who is passionate about developing integrated campaigns that resonate with Japanese consumers. You will work closely with both clients and internal teams to support strategic planning, lead media and influencer outreach, and deliver exceptional results that drive brand impact.

 

What Will You Be Doing?

• Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients, managing communications projects and helping to ensure quality execution
• Translate global brand strategies into locally relevant storytelling for the Japanese market
• Lead media and influencer relations efforts, including developing pitches, securing coverage, and building relationships with lifestyle and consumer journalists
• Monitor cultural, consumer, and category trends to identify proactive PR opportunities
• Support campaign planning, project timelines, and reporting, working closely with internal strategy, creative, and digital teams
• Partner with external vendors including event agencies, content creators, and production teams to bring ideas to life
• Manage account budgets and activity tracking with precision
• Contribute to proposal development and assist with new business opportunities
• Help guide and mentor junior staff members, offering feedback and supporting their growth
• Participate in internal workshops and cross-team collaboration to continue building your skills and knowledge

 

Who Are You?

• 5–7 years of experience in public relations or integrated communications, ideally in a PR agency setting
• Strong interest and/or background in consumer sectors such as lifestyle, hospitality, food & beverage, consumer devices and consumer goods
• Native-level Japanese communication skills, with strong verbal and written English proficiency
• Experience developing and executing media strategies, and maintaining strong relationships with lifestyle and national media in Japan
• Comfortable collaborating with global teams and translating high-level strategies into locally actionable plans
• Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and timelines
• Confident communicator and thoughtful team player who contributes proactively
• Familiar with influencer and digital campaign execution in the Japanese market
• Passionate about cultural trends and creative storytelling

 

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• A collaborative mindset and positive energy
• Curiosity for Japanese consumer culture and brand storytelling
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality delivery
• A desire to grow as a communications professional within a supportive and global environment

 

About our Client Experience Community

Members of our Client Experience Community are business partners to our clients by helping them to address opportunities or issues with communications strategies. We are the instigators of great work, lead the strategic development of integrated, cross-platform solutions and serve as the client’s advocate, ensuring quality ideas and an outstanding client experience. Client experience teams set the agenda and vision for our partners, lead the development of our best work and create fruitful client relationships. We explore marketplace opportunities and client needs to grow our relationships and increase our value as a trusted partner to our clients in their best and most challenging days.

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