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We are looking for a creative Senior Copywriter to write clear and concise copy for ads, publications and websites. Your words will inform and engage target audiences. A writer can craft anything from headlines to long format scripts, they have experience writing in a variety of tones and genres and can quickly adapt the voice of a brand across all types of mediums, whether that be a paid social ad to a radio spot to a testimonial film.
Responsibilities
- Write clear, attractive copy with a distinct voice
- Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements
- Collaborate with designers, PR and other professionals on large- and small-scale marketing projects (e.g. email campaigns and landing pages)
- Conduct high-quality research and interviews
- Edit and proofread copy as needed
- Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach
- Source images and other content
Requirements
- Previous experience as a copywriter required
- Knowledge of online content strategy and creation
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Experience with SEO
- Strong research skills
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Fluent written and oral communication in English and Japanese
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About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
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- Build the Japan go‑to‑market plan and quarterly marketing calendar aligned to revenue targets, ICP, and priority verticals; define clear goals for awareness, pipeline, and revenue influence.
- Own integrated demand generation: digital acquisition, ABM programs, paid and organic channels, webinars, roundtables, content syndication, and lead nurture - localised for Japan.
- Lead field and event marketing: anchor third‑party conferences (e.g., AWS Summits, Google Cloud events, Gartner), executive experiences, and Glean‑hosted programs that convert to meetings and opportunities.
- Drive partner marketing: co‑market with hyperscalers (AWS/Bedrock, Google Cloud), SIs/GSIs, and strategic resellers; develop joint value propositions, campaigns, and MDF plans.
- Localize and continuously improve glean.com/jp and priority assets (solution pages, case studies, one‑pagers, ads, landing pages, email flows)—maintaining brand voice and technical accuracy.
- Establish account‑based motions for top strategic accounts: 1:1 and 1:few programs, executive engagement, personalised content and experiences, and opportunity acceleration plays.
- Launch Japan PR/communications in partnership with Global Comms: local narratives, media relationships, and customer storytelling to build category leadership.
- Build customer marketing in Japan: reference pipeline, stories, and advocacy moments that support sales cycles and community growth.
- Stand up modern marketing operations and reporting: forecasting, lead flow and SLAs, attribution, ROI dashboards, and weekly pipeline inspection with Sales.
- Select and manage best‑in‑class agencies for localization, digital, PR, and events; hire and develop a small, high‑performing local team over time.
- Champion responsible, secure AI adoption narratives tailored to Japan’s enterprise buyers; showcase concrete value with industry‑specific examples.
- What will be your success metrics:
- Sourced and influenced pipeline vs. plan; net new opportunities and SQLs from marketing
- ABM engagement lift in target accounts; opportunity acceleration and win‑rate impact
- Event ROI: meetings booked, opportunities created, and pipeline per program
- Digital performance: CPL/CAC, conversion rates (visit → MQL → SQL → Opp), and velocity
- Brand momentum: PR coverage/quality, web growth, and share of voice in priority topics
- 10+ years of B2B marketing experience in Japan; 4+ years leading high‑impact teams/programs at enterprise SaaS or platform companies selling to large organisations.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA a plus
- Work authorization in Japan
- Willingness to travel domestically for events and customer meetings (≈25%)
- Proven track record owning a regional number and delivering pipeline/revenue impact across integrated demand, field/events, ABM, and partner marketing.
- Deep experience localising global narratives for Japanese buyers; you can turn complex AI/platform concepts into plain‑spoken business value for executives and technical evaluators.
- Native‑level Japanese and strong business English; confident presenter and writer in both.
- Hands-on leader with startup hustle—able to plan, execute, and iterate quickly; comfortable with ambiguity and building from 0→1.
- Data‑driven operator with strong marketing ops acumen; fluent with Salesforce, Marketo, and common ABM/digital tools (e.g., 6sense/Demandbase, LinkedIn/Google, webinar and event platforms).
- Highly collaborative across Sales, Partners, Product Marketing, and Comms; known for clear decision‑making, crisp communication, and high ownership.
- Passionate about AI and its real‑world impact on knowledge work
- This is role is remote (must be located in Tokyo, Japan)
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