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Public Relations Director

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A global consumer goods company is seeking a Public Relations Director. The selected candidate will lead consumer-facing PR strategies, manage media relations, and drive impactful campaigns to promote products and brands. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead consumer PR strategy and plans aligned with market objectives and brand awareness goals
  • Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, media outlets, and industry networks
  • Monitor media coverage, analyse public sentiment, and adjust PR strategies as needed
  • Design and oversee communication campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels
  • Measure and report campaign effectiveness, providing insights and recommendations
  • Develop and execute long-term internal education plans to strengthen consumer communications awareness
  • Lead, mentor, and coach the Consumer PR team to achieve strategic objectives
  • Manage and control Consumer PR budget, ensuring optimal ROI

Requirements:

  • More than 7 years of experience in Consumer Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing
  • Proven leadership skills in managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Familiarity with Japan’s communications landscape
  • Proficient in written and verbal English and Japanese

About the Company:

An international consumer goods company that is well-known for manufacturing and selling products around the world. With a diverse workforce and a large market share, this is an excellent place to work for.

Keywords:

コンシューマーPR, メディアリレーションズ, ブランド構築, コミュニケーション戦略, デジタルキャンペーン, キャンペーン分析, チームマネジメント, 消費財, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: WLVSG4

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Marketing

Focus: Communications

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥25,000,000 - ¥30,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: WLVSG4-9DAD1830

Date posted: 12 August 2025

Consultant: Helene Akagawa