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Warner Bros. Discovery WBSTT - Senior Manager, PR & Communications in Tokyo, Japan
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Warner Bros. Discovery is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.
Join us. Shape your story here.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and strategic PR & Communications professional who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our PR & Communications strategies, enhancing brand reputation, fostering positive relationships with external stakeholders and driving community engagement initiatives and CSR projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead the planning and execution of Studio Tour Tokyo’s PR & Communications’ strategies
Lead PR activities to maximise publicity
Responsible for Crisis management
Management of external stakeholders and local community relationships
Agency and team management
Review and approve all copyrighting and external communications including press releases
Maintain strong relationship with media to drive constant coverage
Manage the planning and execution of media events
Collaborate with other teams of Studio Tour Tokyo to achieve business goals
JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
Work Experience
Seasoned experience in public relations, marketing communications, media or journalism, or a similar field
Proven experience in a similar role with a successful track record in crisis management
Strong leadership and team management skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
Strong sense of branding
Experience of handling overseas media is a huge plus
Strong knowledge of regional media, online and social media community is a plus
Experience and success in leading and developing team
Skills
Excellent communication in Japanese, Business level or above in English
Excellent copywriting and editing skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work
Great working knowledge of PR concepts and best practices
Attention to details with punctuality
Able to perform in a high-pressure/time-sensitive environment
Action and result oriented, proactive in communicating with other team members
Quick learner and self-starter, resourceful and would take ownership
Skilled in Power Point, Excel, Word
Flexible when work hours as at times, the role will require working during non-office hours such as evenings, Weekends and public holidays
REMARKS: Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at anytime. In addition, the employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified. There are two steps involved in this determination. The first concerns whether the applicant or current employee satisfies the prerequisites for the position. The second step involves whether the person can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.