PR Specialist

PR Specialist, Tokyo A multicultural marketing and communications consultancy in Tokyo is looking for a bilingual PR Specialist to join their growing Tokyo office.In this role, you will design and drive the local media strategy for international firms in sectors like B2B technology, FinTech, and corporate services.If you want a fast-paced agency role where you can move away from ridged internal corporate bureaucracy and run high-impact campaigns, this is the role for you.Key responsibilities:Press Relations: Build and maintain trusted relationships with editors, reporters, and key opinion leaders across the Japanese business and trade press.Story Development: Conceptualize unique press angles and draft corporate announcements that secure high-quality visibility for B2B clients.Executive Visibility: Draft thought-leadership pieces, guest columns, and speaker talking points for corporate leadership teams.Analytics & Reporting: Monitor media coverage, evaluate campaign performance, and compile regular ROI and reach assessments for clients.Market/ Trend Monitoring: Keep a close eye on industry news and trends to identify rapid-response commentary opportunities for clients.

Qualifications

4+ years of professional experience in public relations, media relations, or corporate affairs, preferably handling multiple accounts in an agency setting.Connections within the Japanese business and tech media landscape.Professional fluency in both English and Japanese (written and spoken) to manage domestic press and international client stakeholders.Sound interesting? Please apply here with your CV or email reika@thepeoplestory.com, again with your CV attached.People Story is acting as a Talent Consultancy to this role. Due to the high volume of applicants, it is extremely difficult for us to get back to everyone who applies. If we have not contacted you within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful.