ダイレクト系損害保険会社でのExternal Communications Managerの求人

●Mission
As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to empower people to live a better life. We have been ranked as the #1 Global Insurance Brand by Interbrand for 10 consecutive years. We strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push us - one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.
In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers. We’re eagerly making the change from being a “payer” to being a “partner” to our customers. We continue to pursue the journey of technical and cultural transformation with the history of more than 20 years in the Japan market to enter the next developmental phase.

As part of this exciting journey taking place, we are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and ambitious candidate to come onboard to liven up the evolution and transformation through Communications & PR. As part of the Communications member, your primary mission will be to accelerate and enhance our brand and raise positive awareness through external media channels and PR, strengthening our reputation and presence along with our transformation journey. You will be reporting directly to the Japan Communications and Executive Office Unit Head, and will be someone who can work independently and enjoys taking the ownership to initiate and execute in the external communications space with creative contents, strategic planning, and experienced knowledge to building positive reputation.

●Responsibilities
＜Primary Responsibilities＞
- Proactively initiate, plan, and execute Corporate Communications and integrated communications strategies to develop and build positive Company reputation through creative stories/contents, PR, external media, events, press release creations, sponsorship programs, etc.
- Digital contents management including social media (SNS) and websites.
- Manage and actively build relationships with key stakeholder including journalists, media, agencies, and other external parties.
- Build trust and credibility collaborating with HR, Businesses, Compliance, and various stakeholders across functions with best practice advice as an advisory in communications planning, contents creation, writing and editing.
- Constantly be the “spider in the web” to the latest information both internally and externally identifying media opportunities at its maximum keeping up with the Company values, culture, directions and Businesses.
- Work closely with and support the Japan Unit Head in our Group and Japan Communications strategies,creating reports, projects, and related ad hoc assignments as needed.

●Qualifications (incl. Education)
Bachelor’s Degree
Must be able to independently plan strategically and manage projects and have demonstrated proven track record in Communications and comprehensive experience in External Communications/ PR.

●Technical skills
- Strong interest and knowledge in media relations, sponsorships, and PR with strategic thinking to create stories
- Ability to work independently and proactively take ownership to initiate, plan, and execute creative contents and manage projects with various and all levels of stakeholders.
- Independent judgement and decision making skills with deep understanding of what is and is not appropriate to be shared in social and media channels, as well as alignment to compliance and policies.
- Digital contents initiation and management including websites, Social Media / SNS
- Ability to guide, speak, liaise with confidence and professionally with seniors and internal/external stakeholders including agencies
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills in Japanese for internal / external content including press releases, articles, news, etc., as well as quality check in alignment with company standards and consistency.
- English fluency in writing, reading, and speaking and ability to take part in global meetings and projects.
- Crisis Management and Reputation Risk Control experience preferred.
- CSR planning and management, Internal Communications skills a plus.
- Ability to multitask in an international fast paced environment following tight deadlines and controlling budget.
- Detail oriented and attention to accurate information.
- Business usage in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, and video/image editing application knowledge preferred.

●Behavioral skills
- Mature personality and strong interpersonal skills.
- Integrity to handle confidential information and understanding regulations
- Excellent communications skills
- Team Player, collaboration with various stakeholders including Global members
- Able to stay calm under pressure and in critical situations.
- Entrepreneurship and business development mindset
- Flexible to changes and able to make improvements
- Organized and detail oriented
- Positive attitude and willingness to challenge

●Language skills
- Japanese: Native
- English: Fluent

●Experience
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in External Communications including Media relations & PR in Corporate Communications or PR agencies.
- Proven track record and demonstrated experience in Media Relations and External Communications.
- 7+ years of working experience in a Corporation with an understanding of businesses and organizational structure or equivalent a plus.
- Tier 1 or related media connections a plus.
- Financial Industry experiences a plus.