Communications Manager, Japan Stores Communications
Amazon - Seattle, Washington, us, 98127Work at Amazon
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Overview
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.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 outstanding 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 responsibilities
Develop and manage integrated Communications and PR campaigns around key retail momentsDeliver campaigns and launches around shopping innovationsWrite campaign plans, messaging, and media-facing materialsBuild relations with key media, and be able to pitch and secure top tier coverageWork closely with external agencies and wider international teams to devise and implement Communications and PR activityWork closely with internal teams across the business to deliver projects to deadlineSuccessfully manage fast-moving, complex challenges from both the business and the mediaSupport 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 brandStrategic - ensuring that communications activity delivers against business objectives and articulates key messagesTactically 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 benefitProactive in the extreme - enjoys taking responsibility and making things happenOrganised - able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while managing essential admin workLeadership - able to inspire agencies to deliver creative and insightful campaignsAdaptable - able to work in a corporate environmentExercises good judgment – advising others on the best course of action and managing positive and negative media enquiriesSocial and influencer minded – able to build integrated campaigns that leverage new and emerging digital media including social and influencers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 7+ years of experience in a creative communications role either within a PR Agency or in-house- 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
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June 14, 2024 (Updated about 1 month ago)Posted:
February 2, 2024 (Updated about 1 month ago)Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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