WBDJ - Director, Corporate Communications, Japan (6-12 months contract role)
WBDJ - Director, Corporate Communications, Japan (6-12 months contract role)
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Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The Director Communications leads the development and execution of Corporate Communications and Publicity strategies for the Japan business. The role leads all media relations and communications efforts from corporate messaging executive communications and internal communicationsto managing communications projects with partners.
The role spans communications across multiple lines of Warner Bros. Discoverys business with a focus on Streaming Linear Local Production. The role will work closely with the GM Japan on the strategic positioning of the business and there will be an increased focus on internal communications and supporting culture change within the business.
The role reports to the Head of Communications Asia Pacific and will be the central Communications Lead for local Executives.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Leadership for all Communications strategies in Japan across multiple businesses locally.
- Work with GM Japan and all local and corporate function leaders and businesses particularly Marketing and People & Culture to develop a compelling company narrative for internal and external audiences.
- Develop and execute a clear internal communications plan to drive one team sentiment and working and support P&C culture change initiatives.
- Work closely with leadership and teams to ensure clear messaging for business and employee engagement initiatives.
- Ownership and responsible for all internal tools e.g. Workplace and events i.e. Town Halls at a local level including planning logistics and operations.
- Collaborate with external partners to drive communications projects around key priorities i.e. streaming content local production.
- Lead communications approach and provide counsel in consultation with Head of Communications APAC for internal and external crisis situations when required including proactive planning for high-risk matters and reactive issues management.
- Partner effectively with all internal functions including content marketing research commercial and advertising teams in Japan and internationally.
Qualifications & Experiences...
- 8 years experience in communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.
- Independent thinker with a strategic mindset and strong advisory skills.
- Demonstration of devising and implementing strategic communication plans internal communications management preferable.
- In depth understanding of Japan media landscape and experience of managing media queries and responses in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with a variety of senior stakeholders.
- Experience of crisis management. Flexibility under tight deadlines and the ability to respond to urgent issues with calm and professionalism.
- Ability to assess priorities and always maintain composure and diplomacy.
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
