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Western Digital Communications Manager 
Japan 
867622949

25.09.2024
Job Description

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.