Communications Specialist | 9M yen

Job Summary: We are seeking a Communications Specialist with strong media handling experience to join our Communications Group at our Tokyo headquarters. This role is responsible for communications activities in Japan and offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving space business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive communication activities in Japan.
• Create and distribute press releases.
• Build relationships with various media in Japan, respond to inquiries, handle interviews, and confirm content for publication.
• Coordinate with event organizers and prepare manuscripts and presentations for CXO speaking engagements.
• Organize and manage internal documents related to communication activities.
• Support the entire communications group, including coordination with vendors and internal processes.
• Gather information in collaboration with other departments.
• Support promotion and public relations activities of partner companies.
• Plan and manage media presentations.
• Handle on-demand media management, including creation, editing, and posting support for social media.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• At least 5 years of experience in PR/communications at a business company or PR agency.
• Experience in media relations with Japanese media.
• Experience in managing owned media.
• Native-level Japanese proficiency.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing official documents (company profiles, press releases, fact sheets, social media content, etc.) and presentations to the media.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Working experience with Adobe Creative Suite.