Communications Manager, Japan Stores Communications

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized and creative communications professional to join the Amazon Stores Communications team in Japan.The individual will be based in Tokyo and will be responsible for delivering campaigns for large-scale shopping moments, which could include events like Prime Day and Black Friday, supporting key business initiatives/launches and creating activity that demonstrates the value customers get while shopping with Amazon.This role will be part of the International Stores Comms organization at Amazon and will report to the Head of Stores Comms in Japan.The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record for managing effective consumer campaigns for large, fast-moving organizations 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 excellent 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 an in-house role.Key Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 businessA Day in the LifeCommunications 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 benefitHighly proactive – enjoys taking responsibility and making things happenOrganized – 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 influencersBasic Qualifications7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experienceExtensive experience that demonstrates a comfort in dealing with high-level consumer media contacts across news, lifestyle, and broadcast sectorsExcellent written and oral communication skills in both English and JapaneseHands-on experience of digital and social media as well as influencer marketing/communicationExperience in planning and delivering paid campaignsExperience of delivering successful influencer campaignsExperience in using the latest social media monitoring and analysis tools and platformsTrack record of strategic planning, creative thinking and delivery on major social media/digital comms campaignsPreferred QualificationsRetail background – knowledge of the Japan retail and online marketsCollaborative – team player with a willingness to work hard and roll up sleeves to get work doneTrack record of working with, and successfully evaluating, innovative new formats and testing new and emerging channelsBachelor's degreeOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-*****-Ljbffr