Brand & PR Manager – Japan

About the role

Speak is looking for a Brand & PR Manager to shape its identity and expand reach in Japan. The role combines strategic planning with hands‑on execution to build trust, awareness and a strong brand presence in one of the company’s key markets.

Key responsibilities

• Own and evolve Speak’s brand in Japan.
• Build trust and awareness through brand, PR/media and owned social channels.
• Define clear messaging and creative direction for campaigns.
• Research, evaluate and test channels such as TV, OOH and digital with a data‑first approach.
• Engage media, journalists and a PR agency to secure earned coverage.
• Analyze brand performance and campaign impact using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Plan and test localized, high‑impact social content.
• Share findings and updates clearly with internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in brand marketing or PR with a proven record of measurable impact.
• Exceptional storytelling ability to shape brand narratives across multiple channels.
• Strong data fluency to evaluate brand investments and extract actionable insights.
• Demonstrated skill in managing media relationships and securing earned coverage.
• Strong capabilities in content planning.
• Operates independently with urgency and ownership.
• Native Japanese and business‑level English proficiency.