Brief Description

As an OOH Planner/Buyer, you will be responsible for both the strategic planning and execution of out-of-home (OOH) media campaigns, including media buying and related logistics.

In this role, you will work across both the demand side—supporting agency planners—and the supply side—building strong relationships with key OOH media owners and vendors. As WPP Media continues to strengthen its digital capabilities, we are also looking to reinvigorate our offline media expertise, particularly in OOH, which is regaining client attention as brands seek stronger cross-channel synergy between online and offline media.

With two established OOH leaders already in place, this role is intended to add capacity and help support the wider agency network.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Position

WPP Media (Investment) | OOH Planner/Buyer

Reporting to

Ken Omori, Vice President, Investment and OOH Lead

3 Best Things About This Job

• Blue-chip global clients
  Work on projects for premium international brands such as Google, Uber, Dell, Airbnb, and IKEA.

• Young, international team
  Join a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative working environment.

• Career development
  Start with an OOH-focused role, with opportunities to grow into broader marketing capabilities and build a career as an international marketing professional.

Measures of Success

In 3 Months

• Build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn the day-to-day requirements of your role and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Be able to propose, defend, and execute OOH media strategies and plans that respond effectively to client briefs.

In 6 Months

• Contribute to the improvement of OOH media planning and buying processes across assigned projects.
• Master proprietary and syndicated planning tools, including programmatic media tools where relevant.
• Build strong working relationships with key media owners and vendors.

In 12 Months

• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Client Leadership and Strategy to develop strong integrated media campaign case studies.
• Begin developing and implementing innovative OOH solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create OOH media strategies and campaign plans to support agency planners.
• Build trusted relationships with agency planners by demonstrating strong OOH expertise and professionalism.
• Maintain strong relationships with all OOH media owners and vendors.
• Manage campaign implementation, optimization, and reporting.
• Participate in new business pitches as an OOH specialist.
• Develop and promote WPP Media’s unique OOH offerings and solutions to help generate new business and profit.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in OOH media.
• A strong network within the OOH industry.
• Good understanding of digital media.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Client service mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Energetic team player with the ability to work well under pressure.

About WPP Media

As part of WPP, the world’s largest marketing communications group, WPP Media holds leading market positions across regions including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

Our strong partnerships with major multinational brands, as well as global media platforms such as Google, Amazon, and Meta, make us highly competitive in the Japanese market.

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Director, Business Development & Brand Management, Entertainment – Japan, to join our APAC Entertainment team. Reporting to the VP of Entertainment and the Head of Japan, you’ll develop and execute strategies to expand the business footprint of the Authentic Entertainment portfolio and ultimately deliver top-line revenue for the organization. You’ll be responsible for pitching, selling, negotiating, and driving new licensing and NIL deals to closure. If you’re a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to win, we’d like to meet you.

What you’ll be working on

Generate Qualified Leads:

• Research the market to identify and establish contact with prospective new business partners in Japan that map to Entertainment brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
• Secure new deals across entertainment properties, with a focus on brand licensing, endorsement, sponsorship and content business to maximize revenue for the organization.

 Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: 

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilize detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities. 
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.  

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate deal proposals.  
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process. 
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft partnership agreements. 

 Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately. 
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes. 
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process. 
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed. 
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Drive Brand Performance

• Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so licensees are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise
• Own, in collaboration with key internal partners, the vision, position, and architecture of your brands. Leverage all brand components to drive awareness, growth and financial performance
• Manage and coordinate brand activity across the various functions including brand manager, marketing, and other functions as needed
• Maintain brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand/pillar
• Attend & assist with Brand Summits to communicate brand message to external partners

Manage licensee partner relations & Facilitate Effective Licensing Operations

• Consolidate and organize key business development tools and materials for licensees
• Partner closely with each licensing partner to understand respective business models and product development cycles to drive retail profitability
• Participate in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target. Analyze consumer trends and information and help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth
• Assist in overseeing the direction, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the licensing processes

Must Haves:

• Has 8+ years’ experience in new business development in Entertainment, Media, Sports, Celebrity in Japan
• Has experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through close as project manager role
• Is an accomplished communicator; you’re great on the phone, via email, and in-person
• Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required
• Has a curious, research-oriented mindset
• Is a confident and successful negotiator, creatively developing new business ideas
• Has exceptional organization, attention management, and time management skills
• Has a bachelor’s degree; a legal background is helpful
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires

What You’ll Do

As the BD Director, Lifestyle – Japan, you’ll be developing and executing strategies for expanding Authentic's base of licensing partnerships, increasing the footprint of the company’s brands, and ultimately delivering top-line revenue for the organization in Japan. You’ll manage to pitch, sell, negotiate and drive new licensing deals to a close. If you’re a strategic thinker with a creative spirit and are driven to win, we’d like to meet you. We’re proud to offer our BD Executives unlimited commission and are excited to welcome eager sellers to our team.

What You'll Be Working On

Generate Qualified Leads

• Learn and understand Authentic’s brand strategies.
• Research the market and identify prospective new licensing partners that map to your brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
• Identify target contacts and decision makers inside target companies and establish contact via cold calling, email outreach, and other means, as necessary.

Build and Manage Sales Pipeline:

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilize detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities.
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate product licensing proposals.
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process.
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft licensing agreements.

Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately.
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process.
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed.
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Compensation:

Sales Executives are eligible for Authentic's Uncapped Commission Plan. Commission is paid to Business Development Executives as royalty payments are received from the licensees with whom they closed deals – usually quarterly over the duration of the agreement.

Must Haves

• 8+ years experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion markets in Japan.
• Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal.
• Have knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories.
• Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required.
• Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas.
• Able to partner closely with licensees to understand their business needs and explore opportunities for growth.
• Understand licensing sales successes and challenges, key retail accounts, development plans and strategy.
• Understand best practices for Licensees.
• Has a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires.

An overview of this role

As Senior Commercial Counsel in APJ, you’ll help GitLab grow across Asia-Pacific and Japan by bringing legal clarity to complex commercial deals. Reporting to the Director, Legal, Commercial, you’ll work closely with regional Sales and cross-functional partners to negotiate sophisticated agreements, manage cross-border legal questions, and turn varied local requirements into practical deal strategies. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to shape how GitLab transacts across a diverse region while protecting the business and helping teams move with confidence.

In your first year, you’ll take ownership of key APJ contracting workstreams, strengthen how we handle region-specific legal risk, and improve the templates and processes that support consistent deal execution across APJ. You’ll also help guide work involving data privacy and AI-related terms across multiple jurisdictions, including Japan.

What you’ll do

• Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements across APJ markets, including SaaS, software, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts.
• Manage strategic and high-priority transactions across multiple jurisdictions, balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Partner with regional Sales leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counterparties to move deals forward with clear legal guidance.
• Navigate country-specific contracting norms, approval paths, and drafting requirements across APJ markets, including Japan.
• Advise on cross-border transaction structures and coordinate with outside counsel when local legal support is needed.
• Assess contractual risk and provide practical recommendations, including escalation paths and alternative terms.
• Develop and maintain APJ-focused templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation to improve consistency in contracting.
• Train contract managers and regional Sales team members on contracting practices, legal developments, and day-to-day decision-making across the region.

What you’ll bring

• Qualified to practice law through a J.D. or equivalent legal credential, with active bar membership or a license in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Experienced in commercial and technology transactions across APJ markets within a law firm, in-house legal team, or both.
• Skilled at negotiating complex agreements across multiple APJ jurisdictions, with familiarity with Japan contracting practices.
• Comfortable handling cross-border transactions that involve different legal systems and coordination with outside counsel.
• Able to identify legal risk, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide business-focused guidance in varied regulatory environments.
• Experienced in improving or creating contract templates, playbooks, and processes that support consistent execution across teams and markets.
• Effective at building trusted relationships with Sales and cross-functional partners in a remote, globally distributed environment.
• Open to bringing transferable experience and language skills relevant to APJ markets; working proficiency in an APJ language such as Japanese is helpful but not required.

About the team

The Commercial Legal team supports GitLab’s go-to-market work by helping teams structure, negotiate, and close contracts in a way that protects the business and supports durable growth. In this role, you’ll work with regional and cross-functional partners in an all-remote environment, collaborating asynchronously across time zones on complex commercial issues that often span multiple jurisdictions. The team is focused on improving consistency in contracting, managing evolving legal risk, and building practical guidance that helps GitLab operate effectively across diverse markets, including the APJ region.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Job Specification

Title: Media Planning Manager

Discipline: Media Planning

Agency: EssenceMediacom Japan

About EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom is WPP Media's largest and most integrated agency, combining data, technology, and creative media expertise to deliver full-funnel outcomes for global and local clients. In Japan, we operate across biddable media, programmatic, and direct buy channels—serving clients across brand building, performance, and everything in between.

About the Role

The Media Planning Manager is a central planning role within the EssenceMediacom Japan team, sitting on a premium global brand account. The client operates across a full-funnel media objective—from upper-funnel brand awareness through to lower-funnel conversion—requiring a planner who can connect strategy to execution across both biddable and non-biddable channels.

This role goes beyond digital activation. You will be the primary planning contact for the account, responsible for translating brand strategy into integrated media plans spanning Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic Display and Video, as well as direct buy placements including DOOH, OOH, and premium DSP partnerships. You will own vendor and platform relationships, manage integrated reporting, and advise the client on media investment decisions.

What You'll Do

Full-Funnel Media Planning

• Lead development of integrated media plans across upper, mid, and lower funnel objectives
• Translate brand briefs and seasonal campaign objectives into channel-level strategies with clear KPIs and budget allocations
• Build and maintain media flowcharts, budget trackers, and authorization documents for all campaigns
• Using AI & internal tools to ensure plans are grounded in audience insights, competitive intelligence, and category context
• Collaborate with the activation team to ensure biddable plans are executed to spec and aligned with broader campaign goals
• Own vendor and media owner relationships for all direct buy placements including DOOH, OOH, premium publishers, and local DSP partners
• Lead media owner briefings, negotiate placements and value-adds, and manage IO and contract workflows
• Evaluate and onboard new direct buy platforms or partnerships relevant to the client's audience and seasonal needs

Client Management & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary planning contact for the client team—managing day-to-day communication on media planning, approvals, and campaign status
• Present media plans, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently
• Work cross-functionally with creative, strategy, analytics, and ad operations teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery
• Develop post-campaign analyses with clear learnings and actionable recommendations for future activity
• Contribute to QBRs, annual planning, and budget scenario exercises

What We're Looking For

• 4–6+ years of media planning experience within an integrated media agency
• Direct experience managing or coordinating non-digital channels: DOOH, OOH, premium programmatic deals, or direct publisher partnerships
• Proven ability to manage media budgets, produce media plans, and own planning output end-to-end
• Strong client-facing communication skills—comfortable presenting to brand and marketing managers
• Analytical mindset: able to read performance data across channels and translate into clear business recommendations
• Strong project management discipline—able to manage multiple campaign workstreams simultaneously
• Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken)

What You Can Expect from EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom Japan operates at the intersection of data, media, and creative. You will work on a high-profile international brand with genuine full-funnel complexity—not a siloed performance or brand role. You will have direct client exposure, cross-channel planning ownership, and the opportunity to make a real impact on how a global brand shows up in the Japanese market.

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected status.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

About the role

In the role of Director, Business Affairs, you will report to the Senior Director, Business Affairs.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.

As the Director, Business Affairs, you will prepare proposals. You will also review and negotiate agreements related to development and production, and consortium agreements for Crunchyroll's growing slate of co-productions and original content.

You will negotiate and review agreements while balancing the appropriate financial terms, legal, and business risks. You will partner with our Productions teams, Royalty reporting, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Programming, and other partners in exploiting the rights of our content. You will consult and collaborate with internal and external partners, legal departments, producers, and our Japanese production partners.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Negotiate and complex development and production deals and drafting of terms sheets with Japanese consortium partners, including consortium agreements, music clearance, co-productions, and merchandising licenses.
• Negotiate and draft contracts in both Japanese and English.
• Communicate the financial terms, contractual risks, and obligations to internal departments of our newly acquired/produced content, including Content, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Licensing, and Programming.
• Track deal terms and update negotiation status on internal tracking systems.
• Provide general business counsel and support in an evolving business environment.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 10+ years of Japanese Entertainment Industry-based licensing, production, and business affairs experience
• 8+ years of people management experience
• Experience drafting and interpreting co-production and licensing agreements
• Native to Business level Japanese skills (reading/speaking/writing).
• Willingness to learn English (reading/speaking/writing) 
• Passion for Anime, Japanese culture, Entertainment industry

About the Team

The Business Affairs team is part of the Content team that promotes our content acquisition efforts to support Crunchyroll's global growth. We serve as the source of truth for all licensing contract terms. We are collaboratively work with multiple teams (i.e. Anime Co-Production, Content Acquisitions, Legal, Deal Management, Programming, Financial Contract Reporting) across the globe.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave
  • up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
  • up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

会社概要 

ロケットナウ（Rocket Now）について  

ロケットナウは、送料とサービス料が無料のフードデリバリーサービスです。和食、洋食、ヘルシー志向の料理など多彩なジャンルの料理から、デザートやドリンクまで迅速かつお得にお楽しみいただけます。サービスは、北海道、東北（仙台）、関東（東京・神奈川・埼玉・千葉）、中部（愛知・静岡）、関西（大阪・京都・兵庫）、広島、九州（福岡）を中心に展開中です。 ロケットナウアプリは、グローバルマーケットインテリジェンス企業の「センサータワー（Sensor Tower）」が主催する「Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025」にて、「2025年に世界でローンチされた飲食店注文・フードデリバリーアプリ部門」で「世界最多ダウンロード数を記録」したアプリに認定されました。また、『Best App Award 2025』において、カテゴリ別部門ショッピングカテゴリ優秀賞を受賞。iOS／Androidの両アプリストアのダウンロード数は、フードデリバリーアプリ部門9カ月連続1位を獲得しました1。アプリはサービス開始2から15カ月で500万ダウンロードを突破するなど成長を続けています。 ＊1 2025年7〜2026年3月 iOS、Android 統合ベース ＊2 2025年3月30日 サービスリリース時点 （出所：Global Market Intelligence: Sensor Tower）  

CP One Japanについて  

CP One Japan合同会社は、NYSE（ニューヨーク証券取引所）に上場しているFortune 150のテクノロジー企業Coupang, Inc.（NYSE: CPNG）の日本法人です。CP One Japanは、日本国内で「ロケットナウ（Rocket Now）」ブランドのフードデリバリーサービスを運営しており、Coupangの技術力と革新的な物流ソリューションを生かして、迅速で信頼性の高い顧客志向のフードデリバリーサービスを日本の消費者に提供することに尽力しています。 

募集職種 

本ポジションは、日本の法律に則り弊社ビジネスが円滑に進み拡大していくための法律における支援をしていただきます。 

主な業務内容 

• 日本における事業運営（eCommerce、商品、オペレーション、HR、コンプライアンスなど）に関わる、さまざまな法務・コンプライアンス業務を遂行する。 

• 様々なステークホルダーと契約について助言や、起案、交渉を行う 

• 新規事業及び新商品のローンチサポート 

• Business、Product、Operations チーム、Compliance、Global Procurement、Finance など、社内の関連部門と密接かつ協力的に連携し、プロジェクトや全社的な取り組みを推進する。 

• 必要に応じて外部法律事務所と連携し、指示を行う。 

応募資格 

基本資格 

• 日本での弁護士資格を有し、登録済みであること 

• 資格取得後8年以上の法務経験　 

• ネイティブレベルの日本語力 

• 迅速かつグローバルな環境下でも、成長とリスクのバランスを適切に取りながら、創造的・戦略的・ビジネス志向の成果を継続的に出せる卓越した能力 

• 積極的に学び、新しい領域や課題に挑戦する意欲 

• 急速かつ多様な事業環境の変化に柔軟に適応できる能力 

歓迎資格 

• 事業会社未経験も歓迎 

• ビジネスレベル以上の英語力 

採用プロセス 

書類選考 → 電話／Zoom面接 → オンサイト（またはオンライン）面接 → 内定 
※職種や状況により、プロセスが変更される場合があります。 
※面接日程や結果は、応募時にご提出いただいたメールアドレス宛にご連絡いたします。 

勤務条件 

• 雇用形態：正社員 

• 試用期間：あり（期間・条件は別途通知） 

• 契約期間：該当する場合は、契約期間を別途ご案内いたします。 

• その他の詳細：ご応募後、別途ご案内いたします。 

留意事項 

• 本求人は、募集枠が充足された場合、掲載終了日より前に募集を終了する可能性があります。 

• 応募プロセスにおいて虚偽の情報が提出された場合、Coupangは採用内定を取り消す権利を有します。 

• 法令に基づき、雇用保護の対象となる方（例：退役軍人給付受給者、障がい者等）には、優先的な選考を行う場合があります。 

• 入社時または入社後の業務内容・職位は、候補者の経験や事業上の必要性に応じて変更となる可能性があります。変更後の職務内容・職位については、特別な制限を設けないものとし、入社前に適切なタイミングでご案内いたします。 

• 応募後の詳細は、メールまたは面接時に別途ご案内いたします。 

プライバシー通知 

ご応募に際してご提供いただく個人情報は、以下のプライバシーポリシーに基づき、Coupangが収集・管理いたします：https://www.coupang.jobs/jp/privacy-policy/ 

機会均等 

Coupangは、多様で包括的な職場を目指しています。Coupangは機会均等雇用者です。 

Role Overview

The People Business Partner is an individual contributor role responsible for executing people-related processes, programs, and local compliance activities in Japan with a high degree of reliability and judgment. Based in Tokyo, this role reports to the Principal People Business Partner (US) and partners closely with People Business Partners, Recruiting, People Operations, Tokyo office leadership, and external partners to support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle.

The role operates with limited day-to-day supervision, manages both routine and non-routine work, and is expected to identify issues, make recommendations, and continuously improve execution within established frameworks. This role plays a key part in enabling a compliant, safe, and engaging work environment in the Tokyo office while aligning with global people programs.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Manager Support

• Support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle by providing guidance, clarity, and timely execution of people processes.
• Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager inquiries related to people processes, programs, and local practices, escalating complex issues to the Principal People Business Partner as appropriate.
• Support managers and employees on employee relations matters by providing guidance on process and next steps. Assist with documentation, fact gathering, and coordination for employee relations cases.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees regarding performance management, including navigating potential resolutions, which involves facilitating the performance improvement process.
• Identifies and escalates issues related to team morale and team dynamics, provides guidance and coaching to managers and employees on a positive and productive workplace. 
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee matters.

People Process Execution & Ownership

• Execute people-related processes in Workday, including organizational changes such as restructures, reporting line updates, and headcount adjustments, in coordination with People Business Partners and People Operations.
• Own assigned process areas end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. Identify risks, resolve issues, and recommend improvements to workflows and execution.
• Support business onboarding by coordinating role readiness, stakeholder alignment, and early-stage support to enable effective new-hire ramp and performance.

People Program Delivery

• Support execution of people programs, including engagement surveys and performance cycles.
• Manage timelines, communications, and operational readiness to ensure smooth delivery.
• Support follow-through on program outcomes and action planning with PBPs and business leaders.

Recruiting Support

• Partner with the US-based and Tokyo-based Recruiting team to facilitate the Tokyo hiring process, ensuring compliance with local Japanese labor laws and company policies.
• Plan and execute local employer branding initiatives including exposure to the external media and management of local version of corp site by working with Comms and Recruiting team. 
• Coordinate the local execution of the offer process and employee referral program and ensure timely communication with local employees, collaborating with the Recruiting team for administrative support.
• Act as the local People team resource for the US and Tokyo Recruiting team, and candidates on specific Tokyo-based compensation, benefits, and local work practices, escalating complex questions to PBPs or People Operations as needed.

Regional Collaboration & Employee Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Tokyo office leadership to support local people programs and employee engagement initiatives such as offsites, events, and team-building initiatives, aligned with company culture and global people programs.
• Support the local rollout of global initiatives and share feedback and insights with PBPs and Organizational Effectiveness team.
• Support regional DEI communities and initiatives by working with ERG Leads and DEI team.

Compliance & Labor Administration

• Support employment compliance in Japan by preparing and submitting required regulatory documents in partnership with Employment Counsel and external legal advisors.
• Track employee working hours and report to relevant stakeholders as required.
• Make sure dispatched workers and contractors programs are compliant with local law and Scopely policies by working with Legal and People Operations team.
• Respond to inquiries from government agencies via phone or written correspondence. Support applications and reporting to labor and health authorities as required.

Health & Safety

• Coordinate Industrial Doctor program management, including arranging ad-hoc medical interviews with employees.
• Manage the annual health check process and related policies. Track health check progress and submit required reports to government authorities.
• Review health check results and coordinate follow-ups with employees and managers based on Industrial Doctor recommendations.
• Organize and operate the annual Stress Check survey and follow-up processes with external vendors (e.g., ELIXIA).
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment, including workplace appraisals.
• Support operation of the statutory monthly Health & Safety Committee.
• Coordinate on-site flu shot programs for the Tokyo office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in people programs, HR operations, people analytics, program management, or a related role.
• Hands-on experience supporting people processes and programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience working with HR systems (e.g., Workday or similar) and managing data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong program coordination skills, including managing timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability and curiosity to champion the responsible adoption of AI and automation within People practices to improve scalability, reduce administrative burden, and enable more strategic impact.
• Ability to work independently on routine and non-routine tasks with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with employees and managers.
• Knowledge of Japan labor law and statutory requirements, including employment contracts, working hours, and leave policies.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and escalate appropriately.
• Comfort working cross-functionally and across time zones.
• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese, with the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal contexts.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week on Tue, Wed, and Thu, and commit to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• 5-10% of travel including international travels to the US and Spain.

Plus If…

• Experience supporting performance management cycles and/or engagement surveys.
• Prior experience partnering with recruiters on hiring initiatives or onboarding processes.
• Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives, such as off-sites, events, or team-building programs.
• Exposure to working with international teams, particularly with US-based stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with global teams in a matrix organization, specifically with US-based partners.
• Experience documenting and improving processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Familiarity with the gaming/tech industry.
• Possession of a Health Supervisor license (衛生管理者) and/or qualification as a Labor and Social Security Attorney (社会保険労務士).

About the role

We are looking for an experienced tech transactions attorney to join our legal team. This is a uniquely strategic role with a mix of both internal and external-facing responsibilities in a region of increasing importance and growth for Applied Intuition. In short, this role will make an impact. You will primarily support Sales, Product, and Engineering. You will also have opportunities to expand your role as part of a small legal team in a high growth start up, and as our first attorney in Asia.

Our ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer who is focused on execution, prepared to lead on important deals, and comfortable making thoughtful and creative decisions. The role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal clients. You must be willing to roll up your sleeves and be comfortable working in ambiguity.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead the drafting, structuring, and negotiating of complex commercial contracts with a diverse range of customers and partners from automotive OEMs, Autonomous Vehicle (AV) startups, and other players in the automotive and mobility ecosystems.
• Be a trusted advisor to the leadership team on legal matters critical to the growth of the business. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Sales,Finance, Product, Engineering, etc.) to lead key initiatives.
• Support activities related to IP, Product, and Compliance as needed. 
• Create forms, playbooks, and training to improve consistency, execution speed, risk mitigation, and scalability.
• Develop and implement scalable and sustainable legal operations processes, programs and tools to support the legal team’s efficient delivery of services to the broader company.
• Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a small legal team in a high growth start-up.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Qualification to practice law in Japan (Bengoshi), or equivalent legal qualification; ideally J.D. or LL.M. degree, with admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese (written and verbal), with the ability to operate effectively in a bilingual business environment.
• Experience structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including software licenses, strategic partnerships, and joint development agreements.
• Demeanor to thrive in a fast-paced sales focused environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines.
• 5+ years' of experience with the activities described above. 

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting cross-border transactions, particularly involving U.S., Japan and Korea-based stakeholders.
• Experience working in the Japanese office of a U.S. or multinational company, or advising multinational clients in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house work.
• Computer science, engineering, or other technical background.
• Prior experience in technology, automotive, mobility, or other deep-tech industries.
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Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

The Community You Will Join: 

Airbnb’s Legal team embodies the company’s innovative, forward-thinking spirit. At the frontier of the sharing economy, Airbnb is breaking new ground in matters of policy, law, and government relations. Where some see obstacles, we see the opportunity to find creative, practical solutions, right at the cutting edge. Our adventurous, fast-moving legal team is committed to building a team of talented, collaborative and self-motivated legal professionals across the globe who believe in Airbnb’s mission and leading as a 21st century company.

Airbnb’s Legal Department is a global team that will require working with diverse international colleagues around the world. The successful candidate will be someone who is adaptable, collaborative and embodies Airbnb’s Core Values. Candidates will be required to approach complex legal issues with a balance for local and global perspectives, while being adaptable to cultural differences and nuances. A genuine and demonstrated interest in Airbnb and a commitment to ethics, integrity and fostering a workplace that emphasizes diversity and belonging is a must.

The Difference You Will Make:

We are in search of an Associate Legal Counsel for Japan. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel - Northeast Asia and serves as a legal partner to many other teams outside Legal. Collaboration will be a key attribute, as this role will work very closely with the other members of the legal team, both regionally and globally. This role needs to be based in Tokyo, Japan.

A Typical Day:

• Act as an effective and trusted partner to the fast-paced and high-performing Airbnb team. 
• Deliver clear, effective and practical legal advice to the various business functions. These include business development, public policy, marketing and communications.  
• Legal advice includes regulatory matters, consumer protection, competition, marketing, employment, privacy, dispute resolution, and law enforcement. 
• Be adept in making sensible legal risk assessments which consider practical solutions to mitigate legal risk whilst keeping business priorities at the forefront.

Your Expertise:

• Qualification in Japan (as bengoshi) is a must. 
• Native-level command of Japanese (written and spoken) is a must.
• Business-level English (written and spoken) is essential. High scores in standardized tests (TOEIC/TOEFL) is a plus.
• Minimum 2-5 years post-qualification experience - In-house (including secondment from a law firm) in an MNC and/or start-up is a plus.
• Consistently delivers creative, thoughtful and business-oriented results that appropriately balance growth and risk.
• Tech-forward mindset with a proactive willingness to leverage AI tools to optimize legal productivity.
• Team player, highly collaborative with excellent communication and listening skills. 
• Proactive owner who takes initiative while navigating competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Empathetic, caring and humble.
• Occasional international travel (typically once a year for a few days) may be required, with full consideration for individual circumstances and family commitments.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Senior Account Manager (SR AM) plays a pivotal role in post-sales client relationships—driving platform adoption, campaign performance, and account growth. You’ll oversee a portfolio of strategic clients, primarily from major Holdcos such as Dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Group, ADK, WPP, Publicis, and IPG, and act as a trusted advisor who ensures StackAdapt delivers measurable success across both managed and self-service engagements.

You’ll collaborate closely with Account Executives, the Global Client Services (GCS) team, and cross-functional partners such as Ad Operations, Creative Strategy, and Data Analytics to optimize campaign ROI, build client trust, and identify growth opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Client Strategy & Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of Japan-based Gold+ clients.
• Lead post-sales strategy including user adoption, campaign management, and account expansion.
• Build multi-threaded relationships with agency stakeholders across seniority levels.
• Proactively identify client needs, providing strategic counsel and data-driven insights to exceed performance goals.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), performance presentations, and client education sessions.

Campaign Management & Optimization

• Manage end-to-end campaign setup, including trafficking, third-party tag implementation, and pixel troubleshooting.
• Analyze campaign data to identify optimization opportunities and recommend data-backed solutions to improve ROI.
• Develop innovative campaign strategies leveraging StackAdapt’s multi-channel capabilities (Display, Video, Native, Connected TV, DOOH, and Audio).
• Provide best practices for campaign design, attribution, and measurement using tools like Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and third-party ad servers.

Collaboration & Internal Leadership

• Work closely with Account Executives, GCS, and cross-functional teams to drive client success and retention.
• Lead internal initiatives to improve operational efficiency, share insights, and standardize optimization frameworks.
• Mentor junior Account Managers—supporting skill development, troubleshooting, and client strategy discussions.
• Contribute to team enablement by sharing optimization best practices and client success stories.

Account Growth & Retention

• Identify and execute upsell and cross-sell opportunities, driving account expansion through consultative selling.
• Monitor client business changes (e.g., funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership shifts) to uncover new growth areas.
• Manage renewals and deliver sustained quarter-over-quarter growth across your client base.
• Leverage insights to help clients discover new revenue opportunities before they do.

Keeper is hiring a talented Human Resources Generalist dedicated to our APAC region to join our People Team! Candidates must be able to work from our Tokyo, Japan office for eligibility.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and play a critical role in supporting our employees and managers as we continue to scale the organization.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of public sector IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why agencies trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Role

The APAC Human Resources Generalist will report to our Senior Director of Global Human Resources and play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle. This role will be responsible for supporting the larger global people team and the organization by implementing and administering local APAC HR programs and policies. This opportunity involves applying a mix of people and technical skills in facilitating processes across HR, payroll, benefits and compliance. This individual will serve as a liaison between employees and management, providing guidance and support on various HR-related matters. 

The ideal candidate works well both independently and as part of a larger global team, autonomously performs routine tasks and applies creative problem solving skills to continuously improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate and support people processes and initiatives with a focus on continual improvement and a positive employee experience
• Ensure full compliance with Japanese labor laws and local employment regulations - by implementing, monitoring, and continuously updating HR policies, procedures/practices
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on statutory requirements, mitigate compliance risks, and partner with Internal and external Legal counsel to address regulatory changes and audits
• Own and manage the APAC new hire onboarding process including generating offer letters, initiating pre-employment screening, organizing and conducting new hire orientation, continually refreshing the HR onboarding content, administering onboarding surveys and supporting managers in facilitating onboarding check-ins
• Coordinate with the larger HR team to roll out the APAC portion of the monthly performance management process including launching the process in the human resource information system (HRIS), monitoring and managing progress and preparing compensation planning spreadsheets
• Process APAC employee changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations and maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS
• Prepare reports on HR metrics, such as turnover and headcount, and fulfill ad hoc reporting requests
• Various general HR activities, such as separation conversions/offboarding, exit interviews and employee relocations
• Interact with employees and managers to provide basic employee relations support and manager coaching
• Promote a positive work environment through employee engagement initiatives and communication strategies
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned
• Potentially assist with covering General HR matters and Payroll for other APAC regional EoR (Employer of Record) set ups, including Australia, as we grow
• Communicate with Japanese and English speaking employees, vendors, and stakeholders, both verbal and written

Payroll

• Support Japan payroll processes by entering payroll changes, ensuring timesheet completion & accuracy, conducting payroll audits and providing an initial review of the payroll preview
• Prepare data input for anniversary, promotion and compensation changes
• Facilitate the ongoing tracking and management of PTO usage
• Assist in disseminating sales incentive plans and commissions statements
• Document and notify employees and managers of promotion and compensation changes
• Assist with payroll tax, unemployment reporting and other tracking requirements 

Benefits

• Provide general APAC benefits support including fielding first-level employee benefits questions, maintaining benefits marketing materials and compliance
• Coordinate employee communications, monitoring active enrollments and providing reporting support
• Assist with annual Health Check tracking, payment processing and facilitation

Compliance

• Assist with regular updating of APAC related HR policies, process documentation and maintenance of employee files
• Work as a trusted advisor on all Japanese related HR and Employment law matters (and when necessary, a liaison with outside legal counsel)
• Maintain employee records and in compliance with applicable local laws and regulations
• Serve as the APAC HR liaison with the information security team to facilitate the implementation of compliance best practices and track the completion ongoing compliance training
• Assist with all compliance and audit-related reporting requests

Recruitment

• Support full-cycle recruitment for Japan and APAC roles in partnership with the global recruiting team, coordinating hiring processes (interview scheduling, communicating with internal stakeholders, etc.) and ensuring a seamless, locally relevant candidate experience
• Collaborate with the global Talent Acquisition team to leverage relevant Japan and APAC recruiting channels (e.g., agencies, job boards, referrals) and strengthen a regional talent pipeline aligned with global hiring strategies
• Ensure compliance with Japanese labor laws and company policies while providing local market insights and tracking hiring metrics to inform global hiring efforts

Job Requirements

• 2-5 years experience in HR roles, with a focus on payroll, benefits and legal compliance
• General knowledge of Japanese HR laws, regulations, and best practices
• Must be bilingual in Japanese with English proficiency for business purposes, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) 
• Baseline knowledge of Excel and GSuite
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach
• General flexibility and adaptability to change
• Flexible schedule (occasionally required to flex hours to accommodate US time zone aligned meetings) 
• Ability to go into our Tokyo office headquarters 5 days a week

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, or related field
• GHR-P, CHRP, SPHRi, HRIP, JHRS, HRAI or any other applicable HR Certification (any level)
• Experience working with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel/Word in particular)
• Experience with Japanese Labor and Employment Law litigation support 

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Salary, non-managerial

Media Planning Manager

Role Overview

As a Media Planning Manager, you will manage integrated media and communications planning for a key global client, covering both digital and offline channels. This role requires balancing strategic thinking with operational execution—translating business objectives into full-funnel media strategies and actionable plans. While the account has a strong digital focus, offline channels such as TV, OOH, and print remain critical, requiring a planner who can develop cohesive cross-channel recommendations.

You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, internal /external activation teams, creative partners, and external media vendors to ensure campaigns are strategically aligned, effectively executed, and continuously optimized. This role also includes project leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Media Strategy & Planning

• Work with directors and develop comprehensive, insight-driven media strategies aligned with client marketing and business goals.
• Define channel roles, budget allocation, audience targeting, and campaign phasing across digital and offline media.
• Ensure integration between brand-building and performance-driven channels
• Apply audience research, competitive analysis, and historical performance data to strengthen planning recommendations.

Campaign Planning, Execution & Optimization

• Translate strategy into detailed media plans, flowcharts, timelines, and budget trackers.
• Partner with digital activation teams, TV buyers, and media vendors to ensure accurate implementation.
• Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and performance against KPIs.
• Identify optimization opportunities and recommend adjustments based on real-time performance and insights.

Client Management & Communication

• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client stakeholders, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
• Present media strategies, plans, and performance reports confidently in both Japanese and English.
• Understand the client’s category, business priorities, and competitive landscape to provide relevant recommendations.
• Support senior leadership in strategic discussions and annual planning.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze campaign performance across channels and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Prepare campaign reports and post-campaign analyses.
• Use data to inform future planning, budget allocation, and performance forecasting.
• Ensure planning recommendations are grounded in measurable outcomes.

Project & Team Management

• Lead planning projects from briefing through execution and reporting.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee workload allocation and support development of junior team members.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of planning outputs.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (Digital Activation, Analytics, Strategy, Creative, Investment).
• Coordinate with external partners, including media owners, creative agencies, and production teams.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing on media trends, tools, and best practices.

What Success Looks Like

First 3 months

• Gain a strong understanding of the client’s business, target audiences, and media ecosystem.
• Support plan development and begin contributing strategic recommendations.
• Establish working relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders.

Within 6 months

• Independently lead planning for selected campaigns or projects.
• Present plans and performance updates directly to clients.
• Provide informed recommendations based on media trends and performance insights.

Within 12 months

• Lead annual planning and campaign reviews.
• Deliver data-driven strategic recommendations for future campaigns.
• Act as a trusted planning lead for the client and internal teams.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in media planning or communications planning within an agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of both digital media (programmatic, paid social, search, video, display) and offline media (TV, OOH, print, radio).
• Experience managing integrated campaigns and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, budget tracking).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading projects preferred.

Typical Scope of Authority

• Own planning workstreams for key campaigns.
• Recommend channel strategy and budget allocation.
• Present directly to mid- to senior-level client stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to planners and executives.

We are a crypto-native investment fund at the frontier of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As we deploy capital into the most innovative protocols and infrastructure projects, we are seeking a Head of Legal to architect our global fund structures and navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Lead the legal design and maintenance of investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring they are optimized for crypto-native institutional and retail participation.

• Develop and oversee a robust compliance framework that addresses AML/KYC requirements, securities laws, and evolving regulatory mandates in key global markets.

• Manage the legal lifecycle of deal flows, from reviewing SAFEs/SAFTs and token purchase agreements to overseeing complex DeFi-native investment strategies.

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external counsel, staying ahead of legislative changes that impact DeFi and digital asset management.

• Establish internal legal protocols for treasury management, employee incentive schemes (token options), and corporate governance.

Who You Are

• You have extensive experience in high-level investment management and understand how to bridge the gap between "Code is Law" and traditional legal frameworks.

• You don't just understand law; you understand smart contracts, liquidity pools, and the unique legal challenges of non-custodial investment strategies.

• You are comfortable making high-stakes decisions in "grey" regulatory areas, providing clear, actionable advice rather than just listing risks.

• You are adept at managing a network of international law firms to ensure seamless operations across different regulatory regimes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of legal experience, with a significant portion spent in Investment Management (Hedge Funds, PE, or VC).

• Proven track record in a Senior Legal role within the crypto/Web3 sector.

• Deep knowledge of global securities laws and the regulatory landscape for DeFi.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar membership in good standing.

• Experience with cross-border tax structuring and offshore fund jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, BVI, Singapore, etc.).

We are a fast-growing decentralized infrastructure provider sitting at the heart of the Web3 evolution. As we transition from a lean engineering-heavy team to a global powerhouse, we need a Chief Operating Officer to build the engine that powers our growth.

You won't just be managing—you will be architecting. You will oversee the "Holy Trinity" of back-office excellence: Operations, Finance, and Legal, ensuring our internal systems are as robust and scalable as the decentralized networks we build.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement the operational frameworks required to transition the company through significant growth phases and support a rapidly expanding global team.

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and Web3-specific treasury management, balancing fiat and digital asset stability.

• Navigate the complex global regulatory landscape of decentralized infrastructure, managing external counsel to ensure long-term institutional stability.

• Build a world-class HR function that attracts top-tier Web3 talent while maintaining a high-performance, remote-first culture.

• Translate the CEO’s vision into actionable operational roadmaps, ensuring key milestones are met across all non-engineering departments.

Who You Are

• You have a proven track record of leading a startup through high-growth periods and maturing the organizational structure.

• You understand the unique operational and legal hurdles of the decentralized world, from DAO structures to node provider requirements.

• You are comfortable pivoting from high-level financial strategy to granular discussions on international employment law.

• You prioritize automated, scalable workflows over manual processes to ensure efficiency as the company grows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of senior leadership experience (COO, VP Ops, or similar) in a high-growth technology environment.

• Direct experience in the Web3/Crypto industry is highly preferred.

• Proven success in managing diverse functions across Finance, Legal, and HR.

• Experience with international entity structuring and global remote hiring.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead a distributed, global team.

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

The Technology Director is responsible for leading and growing the Tokyo technology team and client portfolio. Working alongside the local leadership team and regional Chief Technology Officer, you will own the Tokyo technology strategy, plan how to grow and service the Tokyo studio engagements and foster a high-performing technology team, while ensuring successful commercial engagements and technical program delivery.

You will build and lead a team of experts and coordinate with regional practice leaders and partners to deliver technology outcomes for the Tokyo client portfolio. As a member of the regional AKQA Technology Executive, you will also contribute to regional technology initiatives and practice development.

By deeply understanding client business challenges, experience goals, and technical requirements, the Technology Director serves as the central decision-maker ensuring world-class digital experiences powered by modern web architectures and frameworks, MarTech, and AI technologies.

This role reports to the local Delivery Director and the APAC CTO.  Primary reports for this role include Solution Architects, Technical Leads, and Principal Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery Leadership

• Lead the technical setup and onboarding for web and digital product development projects.
• Own architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments.
• Establish quality, performance, and security standards to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Lead high-complexity projects independently within client engagements.
• Drive technical decision-making and propose optimal implementation approaches.
• Be hands-on in delivering technology engagements and solutions as required, while building the Tokyo technology practice.

Proposal & Pre-Sales Support

• Lead RFP/RFI analysis, technical approach design, and proposal development.
• Own technical presentations, client communication, and estimation.
• Contribute to business growth by designing competitive, technology-driven solutions.
• Lead and coordinate bringing in regional technology colleagues and partners in order to create compelling RFP responses highlighting the best of AKQA’s capabilities
  
  

Team Management & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor architects, Technical Delivery Managers, and other technology team members.
• Define and maintain technical standards, development processes, and best practices to improve productivity and quality.
• Support hiring, talent development, performance management, and community engagement to strengthen the technology discipline.
• Ensure the team structure is maintained, and appropriately sized for the current and pipeline client engagements.
• Guide decisions on the mix of resources across the studio, including the mix of permanent and contract roles, and decisions on when to utilise partners within the AKQA and Itochu networks.
• Work with regional practice leaders to develop practice related talent

Solution Development & Innovation

• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/LLM, MarTech tools, cloud platforms, and modern web frameworks.
• Provide technical insights that drive client proposals and product improvements.
• Collaborate with global teams to adopt and localize best practices and global capabilities.

Stakeholder Communication

• Lead technical discussions with client executives, IT leaders, and product owners.
• Promote collaboration with AKQA's regional and global team, and partnerships with partners.
• Work closely with PMs, designers, and strategists to ensure alignment across all project disciplines.

Reputation

• Involvement in AKQA's marketing and PR - focused on both potential clients and potential employees.
• Drive initiatives to connect with and attract key talent to AKQA.
• Foster and contribute to industry thought leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• Strong interest and ongoing learning in AI, LLMs, generative AI, MarTech, and emerging technologies
• Experience designing architecture for large-scale digital products
• Experience working within a global or distributed organization
• Public technical contributions such as conference speaking, publishing, or OSS involvement
• knowledge of modern web architecture, APIs, cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure / Vercel, Netlify), and software engineering best practices

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful  ideas, products and services. We exist to create the future together with our clients. 

AKQA’s Experience Technology Architect, with assistance from the Technical Director and  Delivery Director, will serve as the technical point of contact for clients and lead the  project team for technical perspective to achieve the best results. 

As a member of AKQA Tokyo, you will join a dynamic, globally-minded team  surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. You will create world-class  experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets with Team. 

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Facing Japanese customers and collaborating with global team on activities related  to the technical aspects of the project. 
• Understanding proposed customer experiences and interpreting and document  technical requirements. 
• Define technology requirements and propose solutions based on company best  practice. 
• Platform Evaluation and selection to meet client requirements 
• Research best practices and proactively getting help of local and global colleagues to shape technical solutions. 
• Support the design and implementation of frontend and backend architecture to  drive customer experiences. 
• Research and ensure best practices in accessibility, performance, and security. Evaluate existing client architectures and suggest appropriate improvements to  meet their goals. 
• Recruit and oversee technology development teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS 

• Bachelorʼs degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in software development or system Implementation. 3+ years of experience delivering customer-facing services on the vendor side. Understanding in frontend frameworks like ReactJS and backend technologies or  equivalent technologies. 
• Understanding of modern cloud infrastructure such as Vercel or Netlify, and major  cloud providers like GCP, AWS or Azure. 
• Having an interest in advanced technology solutions and being proactive in  acquiring new skills. 
• A person who can be an advocate for global standard framework and development  methodologies. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Ability to independently provide services to clients. 
• Experience in e-commerce and web architecture with headless architecture. Experience participating in global projects. 
• Business level English and native level Japanese. 

Role Objective

The Planning Director is responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent media plan recommendations grounded in a deep understanding of the client’s category, brand challenges, and business objectives. This role translates business objectives into clear communications strategies, defines measurable KPIs, and drives innovation informed by robust audience and consumer insight.

As a senior leadership role, the Planning Director plays a critical part in managing senior client relationships, leading integrated planning efforts, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning & Strategy Leadership

• Lead the development, presentation, and execution of full-funnel media strategies across channels including TV, OOH, and digital
• Translate business and marketing objectives into clear communications objectives and measurement frameworks
• Provide strategic insight and analysis to support data-driven recommendations and long-term planning decisions
• Maintain strong relationships with key media partners and lead negotiations to maximize value and outcomes for clients
• Coordinate closely with partner agencies to ensure integrated, best-in-class delivery

Client Leadership & Account Management

• Build and maintain trusted senior relationships with clients, acting as a strategic planning advisor
• Lead relevant components of client meetings, campaign approach presentations, workshops, and strategic reviews
• Collaborate with global and regional EssenceMediacom teams to ensure work meets global quality standards
• Keep clients informed of industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovations relevant to their business

Operating & Technical Excellence

• Apply a data-driven approach, leveraging platforms and tools to analyze competitive spend, consumer behavior, category trends, and campaign performance
• Interpret and synthesize consumer insight and competitive research into actionable planning recommendations
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the Japanese media landscape alongside integrated planning principles
• Champion the adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, empowering teams to embed them into day-to-day workflows

People Leadership

• Partner with the Client VP to develop team capability, skills, and subject-matter expertise
• Mentor and guide team members, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous improvement
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to drive performance and professional growth

Commercial & Business Leadership

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of account profitability and resource management
• Monitor performance issues proactively, escalating and addressing risks in a timely manner
• Act as an advocate for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key Performance Indicators

• Product: Excellence in planning output and operational execution (KPIs to be defined)
• Client: Client satisfaction, retention, and growth; strong performance in agency evaluations for strategy and activation planning
• Commercial: Achievement of client profitability targets
• People & Culture: Positive Culture Amp feedback from managers, peers, and clients

Education, Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in media planning, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams
• Strong experience managing and developing planning talent
• Excellent English communication skills, with proven experience working across global (US), regional (Singapore), and international client teams
• Solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape; ability to provide local cultural perspective is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders (media leads, marketing directors)
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, particularly across the consumer journey
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver against targets
• Proven collaboration skills across teams, departments, and client organizations
• Strong ability to delegate effectively and to sell strategies, ideas, and initiatives with confidence

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About Burson

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.

The Role:

As an Associate Director at Burson you are responsible for supporting the senior management to contribute to the company’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying and delighting clients, generating new business and developing strong teams.  You are expected to be leader with leadership skills. You are also required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

Client Service:

• Manage a significant portfolio of clients and demonstrate the ability to profitably grow clients and build long term relationships
• Seek opportunities to develop senior client level relationships and serve as their trusted advisor for insights critical to their business; understand the trends and issues that impact brands, including media, business, political and cultural
• Proactively manage client expectations and quickly grasp problems, consult with senior leader(s) on the engagement team on tough decisions and assist in implementing swift action plans to ensure client satisfaction, engaging additional Burson resources where required
• Manage and lead account teams to deliver superior client service and creative groundbreaking plans and concepts by ensuring they are equipped with the right resources, tools and training
• Maintain close relationship with senior editors and journalists and respond to complex media queries
• Take an active role in issues and crisis management, media training and messaging workshops
• Understand social media and integrate digital products and services into client programs to deliver optimum results
• Ensure clients and account teams feel confident about how best to utilize new media outlets

Business Development:

• Support Directors and Senior Leaders in identifying opportunities for organic growth with existing clients and keep up with client and market changes that could lead to new business opportunities.
• Support our new business development process by actively developing business contacts through professional activities and network with professional contacts as a means of exchanging ideas and opening new client opportunities
• Introduce existing clients to Burson offices in other geographies to contribute to the regional/global growth of the company

Talent Management:

• Coach, mentor and delegate responsibilities to junior staff
• Foster teamwork and build morale and motivation within account teams ensuring that good performance and efforts are recognized
• Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that engage all individuals without bias and demonstrate flexibility in a changing work environment
• Support directors and senior leaders to help team members to identify development needs, acquire new skills and grow within the organization
• Provide continuous constructive feedback to team members- not just during performance reviews- to develop the next generation of client leaders
• Conduct learning and development programs and participate in staff retention initiatives
• Serve as a role model to the junior staff, embodying the values of the company

Financial Management:

• Know your portfolio revenue target of JPY50M～80M
• Know and meet billability targets
• Act as a conduit between finance and the client servicing team to ensure that accounts are profitably managed; understand the reason for over and under servicing
• Follow agency procedures for client budgets, budget tracking, contract approval and billing rates.
• Support senior leaders to prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts of projected income
• Manage your team and allocate resources for agency profitability
• Understand client contracts and assist with the development of detailed scopes of work
• Ensure that contracts and terms and conditions of businesses are issued and signed by all new clients prior to the commencement of work
• Support your director to contribute to Burson’s business plans to increase market share and profits

Agency Responsibilities:

• Use Burson’s intranet and resources; keep your profile updated
• Be a brand ambassador and help recruit top talent by knowing our capabilities and network
• Write blogs and articles in your areas of expertise
• Adhere to Burson’s confidentiality and disclosure agreements and code of ethics/conduct
• Act with integrity using ethical considerations to guide decisions

*The job description is a summary of typical job functions and is not an exhaustive list of possible duties. The jobholder’s responsibilities and duties may differ from those outlined above. Other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com

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Summary: Join a dynamic US-based fintech startup specializing in cross-border blockchain payments as a Legal Counsel. You will play a crucial role in drafting contracts and monitoring regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with SEC and MiCA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and review contracts related to cross-border blockchain payments.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes, including SEC and MiCA updates.
• Provide legal advice and support on fintech and crypto law matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed on industry trends and best practices.

Required Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• 4+ years of experience in fintech or crypto law.
• Strong understanding of SEC and MiCA regulations.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Role Objective

The Planning Director is responsible for delivering high-quality, consistent media plan recommendations grounded in a deep understanding of the client’s category, brand challenges, and business objectives. This role translates business objectives into clear communications strategies, defines measurable KPIs, and drives innovation informed by robust audience and consumer insight.

As a senior leadership role, the Planning Director plays a critical part in managing senior client relationships, leading integrated planning efforts, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning & Strategy Leadership

• Lead the development, presentation, and execution of full-funnel media strategies across channels including TV, OOH, and digital
• Translate business and marketing objectives into clear communications objectives and measurement frameworks
• Provide strategic insight and analysis to support data-driven recommendations and long-term planning decisions
• Maintain strong relationships with key media partners and lead negotiations to maximize value and outcomes for clients
• Coordinate closely with partner agencies to ensure integrated, best-in-class delivery

Client Leadership & Account Management

• Build and maintain trusted senior relationships with clients, acting as a strategic planning advisor
• Lead relevant components of client meetings, campaign approach presentations, workshops, and strategic reviews
• Collaborate with global and regional EssenceMediacom teams to ensure work meets global quality standards
• Keep clients informed of industry trends, emerging best practices, and innovations relevant to their business

Operating & Technical Excellence

• Apply a data-driven approach, leveraging platforms and tools to analyze competitive spend, consumer behavior, category trends, and campaign performance
• Interpret and synthesize consumer insight and competitive research into actionable planning recommendations
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the Japanese media landscape alongside integrated planning principles
• Champion the adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, empowering teams to embed them into day-to-day workflows

People Leadership

• Partner with the Client VP to develop team capability, skills, and subject-matter expertise
• Mentor and guide team members, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous improvement
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to drive performance and professional growth

Commercial & Business Leadership

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of account profitability and resource management
• Monitor performance issues proactively, escalating and addressing risks in a timely manner
• Act as an advocate for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Key Performance Indicators

• Product: Excellence in planning output and operational execution (KPIs to be defined)
• Client: Client satisfaction, retention, and growth; strong performance in agency evaluations for strategy and activation planning
• Commercial: Achievement of client profitability targets
• People & Culture: Positive Culture Amp feedback from managers, peers, and clients

Education, Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in media planning, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role overseeing teams
• Strong experience managing and developing planning talent
• Business Japanese & English communication skills, with proven experience working across global (US), regional (Singapore), and international client teams
• Solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape; ability to provide local cultural perspective is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders (media leads, marketing directors)
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, particularly across the consumer journey
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver against targets
• Proven collaboration skills across teams, departments, and client organizations
• Strong ability to delegate effectively and to sell strategies, ideas, and initiatives with confidence

• Develop TV & OOH plan for key campaigns & facilitate plans for other campaigns by guiding team members where needed.
• Work with external buying partners and internal buying teams to get the right information on buying opportunities and costing.
• Develop best practice plans, backed by informed strategy & reasoning for offline media approaches.
• Present plans and rationale to clients, as part of overall strategic planning responses.
• Work closely with creative agency on asset delivery.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver post campaign results and analysis.
• Contribute to regular competitive insights around offline media usage and trends in Japan market.

• Develop strong relationships with offline expert clients, be their go to person for TV/ OOH.
• Lead on relevant sections of client meetings as the offline specialist.
• Keep the client updated on interesting and relevant opportunities to drive market-leading executions for Uber.

• Work collaboratively to develop the capability, skills and knowledge of our team.
• Work closely with the creative agency to brainstorm the ideas and opportunities that are relevant to brand campaigns/briefs.

• Product: outstanding plan execution & operational excellence.
• Client: satisfaction, retention and growth.
• Commercial: delivering on cost efficiency targets for offline.
• Personal development: positive My360 feedback from manager, peers and clients.

• 5 to 7 years of direct experience (planning, execution or TV agency side)
• Adaptability and Agility to a fast-moving category –think fast, move fast and be proactive with new opportunities
• Fluent in Japanese, comfortable in English
• Proficient MS office skills, with numerical accuracy in developing media plans and handling reports

Role Objective 

The Associate Planning Director supports the delivery of high-quality, insight-led media plans by translating business objectives into clear communications strategies and measurable KPIs. With a strong understanding of category and brand challenges, this role drives innovation through audience insight while managing day-to-day client relationships and supporting team leadership. 

This position is designed as a progression role toward Planning Director, with increasing responsibility for client ownership, strategic contribution, and people development. 

Key Responsibilities 

Media Planning & Strategy 

• Support the development, presentation, and execution of full-funnel media strategies across TV, OOH, and digital, under the guidance of the Planning Director
• Translate business objectives into communications objectives, KPIs, and media recommendations
• Provide data-driven insights and analysis to inform strategic planning decisions
• Maintain strong relationships with media partners and support negotiations to maximize value
• Coordinate with partner agencies to ensure fully integrated planning approaches 

Client Leadership 

• Manage day-to-day client relationships and act as a trusted planning contact
• Lead relevant components of client meetings, campaign presentations, and workshops
• Keep clients informed of best practices, innovation, and key industry trends 

Operating & Technical Excellence 

• Apply a data-led approach using platforms and tools to analyze competitive spend, consumer behavior, category insights, and campaign performance
• Synthesize consumer and competitive research into actionable planning recommendations
• Demonstrate solid understanding of the Japanese media landscape and integrated planning principles
• Support adoption of WPP planning and AI tools, enabling effective day-to-day use by the team 

People & Team Contribution 

• Collaborate with the Client VP and Planning Director to build team capability and planning expertise
• Mentor and guide junior team members, encouraging innovative and strategic thinking
• Escalate performance or delivery risks proactively and support resolution 

Commercial & Professional Standards 

• Demonstrate awareness of commercial and profitability considerations, supporting Planning Director and Client VP objectives 
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement in planning quality, processes, and ways of working 

Key Performance Indicators 

• Product: High-quality planning output and effective execution
• Client: Client satisfaction, retention, and contribution to strong agency evaluations
• Commercial: Support delivery of client profitability targets
• People: Positive Culture Amp feedback from managers, peers, and clients 

Experience, Skills & Capabilities 

• 7+ years’ experience in media planning, with strong digital and performance media expertise
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in consumer journey and audience-led planning
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver against targets
• Proven client relationship management experience, including senior stakeholder interaction
• Strong collaboration skills across teams, departments, and partner agencies
• Ability to delegate effectively and communicate strategies and recommendations with confidence 

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We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Technical Director to bridge the gap between client needs and technical solutions within our agency. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of both data, marketing and technical domains, with the ability to architect technical solutions across technologies for web, mobile, enterprise martech and translate complex business requirements into effective and scalable solutions. You will work closely with clients, product design teams, and engineering (front end and back end) teams to design and implement solutions that meet project objectives and shape the technical direction for our clients. We are seeking a hands – on leader for engineering teams and design teams as well as a consultative leader with clients’ technical teams.  We are seeking someone who is collaborative, curious, problem solving oriented and kind.

What You’ll Do

• Architectural Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable and efficient solutions [see example technologies below]. Create architectures that align with project requirements and business objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development team, ensuring best practices and architectural standards are followed. Serve as a subject matter expert, staying up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and frameworks in the creative technology space.
• Solution Development: Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Lead the development of production-ready web, mobile, enterprise martech solutions  
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other Solution Architects, Software Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers to ensure seamless integration of  
• Evaluation and Optimization: Evaluate existing systems and technologies, identifying areas for improvement and optimization. Provide recommendations for enhancements, architectural changes, or technology adoption to enhance overall solution quality and performance.
• Collaboration: Partner with teams of developers and technologists.  
• Pre – sales: Participate in pre-sales conversations with clients and internal teams.

What You’ll Need  

• 8-10 years Experience as a Tech Director, Solution Architect, Technical Architect, Cloud Architect, pre-sales technical lead, or similar role, with a focus on web, mobile, enterprise technologies.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles, design patterns, and best practices in software development. Can provide solutions for high performance and scalability architecture.
• Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end solutions, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.  JP and ENG preferred based on client and internal team communication.
• Have experience with any Tech stack/language/framework (JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, Angular, VueJS, HTML5 / CSS 3, SASS/LESS), Mobile (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter), Backend (NodeJS, Java, Go, PHP, Python, .Net Core), Database (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), Web Server (Nginx, Apache), Web (Drupal, AEM)
• Have strong solutioning experience with any of Cloud solutions: Azure, GCP or AWS.
• Excellent understanding of DevOps/CloudOps and building high-availability infrastructure.
• Leadership that combines persuasiveness, decisiveness, and competitiveness is necessary to motivate a team.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and industry best practices to drive business growth
• Design modern technical architectures to implement the solution
• Develop and oversee technical documentation of client  solutions ie architectures, user manuals, platform evaluation and  recommendations, conform and manage source code control guidelines for the agency
• Work with service-oriented architecture (SOA) technologies.
• Work with various teams to configure management systems via its management interfaces (E.g. EDM, Ad Platforms, CMS, etc)
• Familiarity with source code control systems (E.g. SVN, GIT)
• Familiarity with task tracking systems (E.g. Jira)
• Good understanding of quality processes and standards
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders and client stakeholders.
• Have worked in small/large teams and clients locally and regionally to deliver projects.
• Understanding how to work with product design teams is a plus.
• Exposure to Data-related projects like RFM, BI, ML, AI, is a plus.
• Skilled or Certified in Adobe, Salesforce, CDP, Loyalty Platforms, is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in a fast – paced environment.

Operational & delivery excellence:

• Optimize operational efficiency as a catalyst for business success, streamlining technical processes, maximizing resource technical efficiency & utilization, minimizing project delays, number of technical showstoppers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.  
• Able to own and drive to solve technical escalations 
• Work with technical teams to implement and deploy solutions, ensuring quality and performance.
• Have experience working with distributed teams

Client consultation and pre- sales:

• Meet with clients to understand their business challenges and technical requirements.
• Translate client requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Design and architect technical solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Participate in pre-sales conversations with clients and internal teams.

About Us

VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond. VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY)

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Role Title: VP/ SVP - Client Partner
Team: Marketing & Business Development
Location: Tokyo, Japan

About WPP Media

WPP Media, part of WPP, is a leading media agency driven by performance, data, analytics, and creative technology. We excel in multichannel audience planning and strategic media expertise. Our clients include Google, Dell, Uber, Airbnb, Mazda and Hitachi. Our mission: to make advertising more valuable.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and operationally excellent Client Partner to lead our relationship with Google in Japan, a top-tier client across WPP Media. WPP Media manages the digital mandate for Google in Japan.

This role sits at the intersection of senior client partnership, planning craft, execution excellence, and operational leadership. You will lead a cross-functional team and be accountable for flawless delivery, clear governance, strong strategic POVs, and executive-level influence—ensuring Google and MFG stakeholders have full visibility, confidence, and industry-leading work.

Key Responsibilities

Trusted Strategic Advisor (Senior Stakeholders)

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior Google stakeholders (CMMs / PA Leads and their -1s), providing insights and recommendations that directly map to Google’s business priorities.
• Translate business goals and market realities into media priorities, opportunities, and clear actions.
• Challenge the status quo constructively: improve briefs, strategy, plans, and operations with better, actionable alternatives.

Strategic Planning & Industry-Leading Thinking

• Lead strategic planning across initiatives, ensuring every campaign solves a defined business problem and is designed with measurable outcomes.
• Deliver “outside-in” POVs: bring best practices, competitive intelligence, and emerging platform/consumer trends into actionable recommendations and next steps.
• Drive test-and-learn frameworks and ensure learnings are documented and scaled.
• Incorporate AI and automation to elevate output quality, speed, and decision-making where appropriate.

Operational Excellence: “Run the House Like a Machine”

• Own day-to-day operational leadership with a no-surprises standard: smooth operations, disciplined execution, and proactive issue management.
• Establish and maintain governance mechanisms (e.g., operating cadence, RACI, QA gates, escalation paths, decision logs) to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Maintain full visibility across all initiatives (what’s working, what’s at risk, what’s next), surfacing risks early with mitigation options and decision asks.
• Prioritize and triage workload to ensure focus on the highest-impact work and avoid wasted effort, rework, and last-minute fire drills.

Execution Quality & QA (Zero Dropped Balls)

• Ensure flawless execution through rigorous QA processes, clear ownership, and adherence to Google’s quality standards.
• Drive continuous process improvement without being asked—simplify complexity, increase consistency, and improve speed and precision.

Financial, Scope, and Resource Management

• Manage client budgets effectively while ensuring profitability, ROI, and strong stewardship.
• Lead quarterly resourcing discussions with MFG Regional, feeding into fee/FTE allocations and ensuring the right talent is deployed to the right priorities.
• Own scope control and change management: align deliverables to priorities, secure decisions early, and reduce rework through strong briefing and QA.

Connector Across Google, MFG, and WPP

• Navigate seamlessly across Google local, regional, and global stakeholders, and across the wider WPP network.
• Bring the best of regional/global practices into Japan at consistent quality; export Japan successes as repeatable playbooks where applicable.
• Activate the full WPP ecosystem (not just media) when needed to solve broader business challenges (e.g., data/measurement, creative technology, commerce, analytics).

Executive Influence & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive readouts with clear narratives: performance, implications, trade-offs, decisions required, and next steps.
• Influence MFG regional/global teams so Japan priorities shape decisions; engage WPP leadership to secure the right investment and talent.
• Ensure compelling storytelling and executive-ready communication (written and verbal).

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing team; earn trust through clear direction, high standards, and effective collaboration.
• Identify capability and resourcing gaps early; raise talent concerns with concrete proposals (training, role changes, hiring, partner support).
• Retain and grow top talent, create growth opportunities, and manage performance issues thoughtfully and promptly.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, learning, and quality.

Key Deliverables

• Industry-leading media strategy and planning frameworks that connect Google business priorities to measurable media outcomes.
• Operational governance that provides full visibility, disciplined execution, and proactive risk management.
• QBRs and “outside-in” engagements with Google Japan, and with Regional/Global stakeholders as applicable.
• Best-of-network activation: case studies, bespoke events, and scalable playbooks that bring the best of WPP to Google in Japan (and export Japan learnings where relevant).

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days

• Gain deep understanding of WPP Media operations, platforms, tools, and ways of working; understand the digital landscape and Google’s standards.
• Build a clear view of Google Japan priorities (e.g., consumer apps, devices, enterprise, reputation) and how the mandate is governed.
• Establish stakeholder map and operating cadence across WPP Media, MFG, MFG Regional, and Google.
• Create a clear picture of demand, dependencies, risks, and resourcing needs; develop initial POV on financial health, utilization, and optimization opportunities.

In 6 Months

• Earn trust across Planning, Activation, Strategy, Investment, Analytics, Ad Operations, and Business Operations through consistent quality and clarity.
• Deliver actionable outside-in POVs and elevate planning outputs (including use of AI where appropriate).
• Run disciplined governance: clear ownership, QA gates, risk management, and predictable delivery.
• Successfully lead QBRs with strong executive storytelling and clear decision asks.
• Proactively improve campaign performance and operational efficiency; lead quarterly resourcing discussions with MFG Regional.
• Implement talent development plans and address capability gaps with concrete actions.

In 9–12 Months

• Drive measurable improvements in campaign performance, efficiency, and quality; implement scalable processes/tools that reduce errors and rework.
• Strengthen and future-proof the team (retention, capability depth, succession).
• Improve the Google relationship and client satisfaction (e.g., TRRs) through strategic impact, operational excellence, and trusted partnership.

Role Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in media planning, buying, and strategy, with a strong focus on digital.
• Experience leading large, complex clients; technology sector experience strongly preferred.
• Proven senior stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising or related field; Master’s preferred.

A Bit About Yourself

• Bilingual: English and business-level Japanese.
• Strong executive communication (written and verbal): clear POVs, persuasive recommendations, and crisp narratives.
• Concrete knowledge across digital marketing/media, measurement, operations, and governance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and deadline-driven; strong quantitative reasoning and QA discipline.
• Excellent program/project management: able to prioritize, triage, and deliver across multiple workstreams.
• Strong business acumen; confident problem-solver who improves the work and challenges constructively.
• A people leader who coaches, develops, and manages performance to build a high-performance culture.

What You Can Expect From WPP Media

WPP Media’s mission is to make advertising more valuable to the world. We do this by employing the world’s best talent to solve some of the toughest challenges of today’s digital marketing space. It is important that we hire people whose values reflect those of our own: genuine, results-focused, daring and insightful.

As a WPP Media employee, we promise you a workplace that invests in your career, cares for you, and is fun and engaging. We believe these factors create a workplace where you can be yourself and do amazing work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation.

WPP Media does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment, recruitment, staffing, or related agencies. WPP Media will not pay a placement fee for any unsolicited resumes received and has no obligation to compensate any third-party recruiter/ agency in the absence of a valid written agreement between the parties for the sourcing of a given scope or role.

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Company: Amity [ こども英会話専門校 アミティー ]

Location: Nationwide in Japan; Various locations on the islands of Honshu and Kyushu

Industry: Education / Teaching

Function: Teacher, Instructor (ELT, Conversational English)

Work Type: Full Time / Entry Level

Salary: ¥275,000 ~ ¥275,000 / Month

• Salary increase with 2nd year contract, based on evaluation

Job Description

All applicants residing in Japan (native English speakers, Filipino or those or currently residing in the Philippines) may apply directly to Amity by clicking this link: https://www.amity.co.jp/recruit/native/.  Domestic applicants will be handled by the Amity Japan Office.

Additionally, non-Native (Japanese and non-Japanese) teachers with high level English ability and business-level Japanese fluency may also be considered for other teaching positions. Salary and Employment stipulations will be different from the Native English Teacher position. Please see our Japanese website for more information at https://www.amity.co.jp/recruit/.

Candidates who submit Amity Applications with missing information may not be considered. Please understand that we are not able to respond to all applications.

*Please DO NOT contact or visit Amity branch schools directly, as they are not staffed to handle recruiting inquiries.

Please feel free to contact the recruiting offices with questions at any time during the application process. Contact information is available on our websites.