Corporate Relations Director
Corporate Relations Director
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Team Summary
The Corporate Communications team in Japan is a strategic and high performing function that reports into Visas Asia Pacific and Global Corporate Communications function as well as local market leadership. We create and deliver communications programs that drive Visas business growth and advance and protect the companys reputation. We work across external client and employee communications activities to promote Visas ongoing strategy to extend our payments network into new areas of opportunity and position ourselves as the partner of choice for our partners including financial institutions merchants fintechs technology companies consumers and governments. The role is part of Visas Global Corporate Communications group which oversees all corporate communications functions at Visa Inc. including media relations industry analyst relations public affairs and issues management.
What a Director Corporate Communications Japan does at Visa:
In this role you will be delivering on all aspects of our communications programs both internal and external stakeholders for Japan. The successful candidate will:
With the guidance of Head of Corporate Communications and by working closely with business partners (internal/external) develop communications strategies that support Visas business objectives and drive growth
Lead the development and delivery of informative and engaging employee communications activities including employee communications programs and staff volunteering events
Support the of Visas external communication programs including:
Developing the strategy and managing the of media engagements
Identifying and maximizing opportunities to enhance Visas profile in the media
Developing content to promote Visas brand technical and industry leadership new products and services
Establishing and maintaining close relationships with journalists across general business lifestyle and technology media
Ensuring spokespeople are well briefed and trained to deliver key messages
Ensuring Visas senior management are seen as trusted authorities by the local media
Creating opportunities for the Country Manager and other key management to obtain high positive profiling in top tier broadcast print and digital media
Provide executive communication support to the Country Manager across a variety of internal external client and media communications opportunities
Work with business functions to make sure that the impactful communications are delivered to tell the value of Visa.
Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure corporate communications and marketing programs are aligned and a coordinated approach is being taken to leverage Visas assets
Work with the Government Engagement function to support Visas public policy position
Collaborate closely with colleagues across Visa Asia Pacifics Corporate Communications team to ensure cohesive communications strategy and messaging
Monitor and manage the agency/business partner on programs we work together and ensure delivery against the identified goals and scope set for each agency/partner.
Why this is important to Visa
As the Visa network evolves beyond plastic cards into a network of networks that can facilitate money movement to anyone anywhere it is essential to our longterm success that we communicate this evolution to all our constituents and define Visa as a purposedriven payments technology company that enables individuals businesses and economies to thrive. We are seeking a high performing candidate charged with all aspects of corporate communication for critical business functions in Japan areas that are focused on maintaining Visas leadership in future of commerce in an increasingly complex operating environment.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Qualifications :
What do you need
- Minimum 12 years experience in communications (agency or inhouse) a relevant degree and a deep understanding of social and digital communications channels
- Excellent verbal communication including interpersonal and presentation skills
- Exceptional writing and editing skills that you can adapt for different formats and audiences both in Japanese and English
- Keen interest in macroeconomic trends and local payment developments to be able to create insightful thought leadership for senior executives
- Proven track record in adapting communications strategies in Japan is crucial.
- Bigpicture mindset about campaign resonance with different audiences and collaborate with colleagues in bringing these stories to life
- Technical expertise in the tools of communications including all Microsoft
- Office programs and social media engagement and amplification.
- A handson proactive energetic approach and a passion to make a difference
- through communications
What may also help
- Strong intellectual curiosity
- Excellent business acumen
- Creative solutionoriented problem solving
- Flexible thinker with the ability to make decisions based on limited or changing information and adapt plans at the speed of a news cycle
- Ability to build a strong network of colleagues across various levels in functions and geographies
- Ability to uncover newsworthy information that might be hiding in pockets of the organization while providing guidance to stakeholders on the information which would be most relevant to the outside world
Additional Information :
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
