[Responsibilities]

• Have a strong connection with local media and international communications
• Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics
• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level placements in print, broadcast, and online media
• Coordinate all public relations activities and directly lead social media team to engage audiences across traditional and new media
• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and industry media
• Manage media inquiries and interview requests, and execute weekly monitor, analysis, and community basis
• Create content for press releases, byline articles, and keynote presentations
• Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising on an ongoing basis.
• Build relationships with thought leaders to grow industry awareness
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them 

[Requirements and skills]

• 5 years+ working experience in public relations required
• BA/MA degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related discipline 
• Proven track record designing and executing successful public relations campaigns at both a local and national level
• Strong relationships with both local and national business and industry media outlets
• Experience in acting as a company spokesperson; comfortable and skilled in both broadcast and print media interviews 
• Solid experience with social media, including blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc. and exceptional writing and editing skills 
• Event planning experience 

Passed JLPT N1 or N2, capable of using Japanese as working language; or fluent in English.