Communications Manager, Japan

Salary: Dependent upon experience
Location: Tokyo, Japan 
Working languages: Japanese and English 
Deadline for applications: 02 July 2012

Introduction

Supporting and reporting to the Programme Director - Japan, the Communications Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the communications strategy for MSC in Japan. Utilising creative and organisational skills, the post holder contributes to a diverse range of activities to promote the MSC’s mission and ensure successful delivery of the communications strategy. Responsible for growing the MSC’s media work, social media presence and events management in Japan, you will be a regular point of contact for members of journalists. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all MSC Japan communications are targeted to meet audience needs, are produced to a high standard, and represent the MSC accurately and persuasively.

Required skills

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar or transferable role; experience of successfully interacting with media professionals; excellent verbal communication skills, especially the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and simply; and experience of writing, editing and proofreading articles and publications.

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Application process

Please email the following material, in both English and Japanese, to recruitment@msc.org:

• A copy of your current resume/CV

• A cover letter (including explanation of your aptitude for the post)
  
  

The subject of your email should read: Communications Manager Japan

Application timeline

• Applications must be received by the closing date of 2 July 2012

• Interviews beginning: to be advised only to successful candidates