Western Digital Communications Manager 

Japan 

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Frequent travel within the region and infrequent international travel may be expected, depending on environmental factors.

Primary Functions

• Work with global communications, regional marketing and sales leads to deliver regional PR and integrated communications programs and campaigns across earned and paid media in Japan.
• Manage agencies to execute regional activities against agreed KPIs, translate international copy and help to generate local content.
• Support a reviews and awards program for consumer products.
• Develop and implement regional communications plans, aligned to business goals.
• Manage and assist in regionalizing and distributing product and company news.
• Manage 1-2-1 relationships with key media and influencers (using agency support where appropriate).
• Execute creative campaigns for momentum media activity outside main news cycle.
• Manage communications around key trade events in region.
• Support local marketing activities where required.
• Work closely with key regional contacts and act as a trusted advisor on all things’ communications.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field of study.
• 7+ years of related professional experience (including management experience) within a public relations, communications or marketing function, whether in an international company or in PR agency.
• Substantial experience working with media and influencers on technology brands & products.
• A strong background of B2B / enterprise technology experience.
• Understanding of company’s strategic and competitive position together with a deep comprehension and interest in new technologies.
• Ability to gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional communications, writing and presentation skills.
• Metrics based approach and strong commercial acumen.
• The ability be able to interface with stakeholders at all levels, across departments and geographies and act as an advisor to regional leadership.
• Team player with excellent listening skills and diplomacy.
• Outstanding judgement and creative problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Japanese and English.

Desirable

• Experience in creating and managing multi-channel communications campaigns for enterprise and consumer technologies.
• Experience implementing successful pan-regional or international programs, covering enterprise and consumer technologies.
• Strong media relationships in key technology press in Japan.