Marketing Communications / Business Development Manager

Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.

Our game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

What’s Happening?

Join our vibrant Tokyo team where cultural insight meets bold ideas. Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented and proactive Marketing communications / Business development manager (title commensurate with experience) to join our growing team, working with members with global background. You will work closely with both clients and internal teams to support strategic communication planning, lead media, and deliver exceptional results that drive brand impact.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Brand and Reputation Building: Support the development and execution of communications and marketing activities. Strengthen local brand visibility through media engagement, leadership positioning, and storytelling aligned with APAC and global narratives.
• Content and Campaign Development: Develop high quality content including press releases, leadership messages, case studies, web updates, social content, newsletters, event materials, and internal communications. Coordinate local marketing initiatives, industry events, and speaking engagements.
• Awards and Creative Excellence: Lead regional award submissions, support in market entries, and develop case study materials, decks, and collateral. Manage amplification across owned and external channels.
• Digital and Website Management: Manage updates to website content including work portfolios, case studies, team updates, and award wins. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with regional messaging.
• Work closely with local and regional leadership team to support visibility and brand positioning. Maintain productive relationships with media, industry partners, and internal regional teams.

Who Are You?

• Five to six years of experience in communications and marketing
• Strong writing and communication skills in Japanese and English
• Experience in content development, brand reputation management, and integrated campaigns
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross market environment
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail

About our Client Experience Community

Members of our Client Experience Community are business partners to our clients by helping them to address opportunities or issues with communications strategies. We are the instigators of great work, lead the strategic development of integrated, cross-platform solutions and serve as the client’s advocate, ensuring quality ideas and an outstanding client experience. Client experiences teams set the agenda and vision for our partners, lead the development of our best work and create fruitful client relationships. We explore marketplace opportunities and clients need to grow our relationships and increase our value as a trusted partner to our clients in their best and most challenging days.

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