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Senior Associate, Technology

Tokyo, Japan

Who is Weber Shandwick? 
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 energise 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 recognised 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. 

What’s Happening?

Weber Shandwick is looking for a Senior Associate, Client Experience – Technology to join our growing focused on supporting clients in the technology space, including enterprise software, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Our communications offer is rapidly evolving as clients turn to us for strategically focused and imaginative communications solutions that build and protect their reputations while influencing and shaping the operating environment around them.

The ideal candidate will be able to draw upon experiences bringing knowledge and insight into a range of sectors and industries, combined with excellent client servicing and media relations skills. You’ll also need a strong understanding of how digital fits into wider integrated communications programmes, as well as brilliant technical writing skills and a keen eye for detail when it comes to managing project progress.

What will you be doing?

• Builds trust and confidence with clients by consistently ensuring that executional work is delivered on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard of quality.
• Liaises with clients and supports communication efforts, including the preparation of account management materials such as timelines, activity reports, and documentation.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills, effectively managing internal and external deadlines, and overseeing junior team members’ delivery of progress tracking, contact reports, and media monitoring summaries.
• Collaborates with diverse, cross-functional teams and partners with other business units to ensure clients receive the best expertise and integrated support that Weber Shandwick has to offer.
• Develops and executes tactical plans that align with client goals and broader communication strategies.
• Proactively manages media relations, identifying and driving media coverage opportunities that support client business and communications objectives.
• Supports the creative ideation and development of integrated campaigns for both existing and prospective clients, including conducting research and preparing for new business opportunities.
• Creates communication and media materials (e.g., fact sheets, pitch emails, backgrounders) and builds targeted media lists, while monitoring top-tier, trade, and influencer media relevant to client priorities.
• Conducts in-depth research and prepares executive summaries and analysis reports tailored to the needs of each account.
• Tracks and analyzes media coverage using industry-standard measurement and listening tools to identify insights and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications 

• At least 1-2 years of business experience, preferably within an agency/consulting/service-oriented company. 

• Bilingual fluency in Japanese and English, both spoken and written. 
• Strong interest in Technology PR and or agency-side experience a big plus, but not essential

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with quick response times. 

• Creative thinker and strong team player with a collaborative mindset. 

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 experience 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 client needs 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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