Head - Communications - Google - Tokyo

Job description
As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns based on understanding of journalists' interests; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns; and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

Responsibilities
Take responsibility for all communications activities for Google in Japan.
Collaborate with Google engineering, product, sales, and marketing teams to create compelling communications strategies that illustrate the functionality and key benefits of our consumer and advertising products.
Develop close, productive relationships with journalists, bloggers, product reviewers and our key partners in Japan.
Develop written materials, including story pitches, messaging guidelines, press releases, Q&As, presentations and speeches.
Train and provide advice to company officials for press conferences, media interviews and trade presentations and manage a PR agency to help support day-to-day inquiries, special projects and events.

Minimum qualifications
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of professional experience in a fast-paced business or consumer media environment.
Experience leading a team of highly motivated communications professionals.

Preferred qualifications
Ability to think, plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion.
Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high stress environments, as well as an ability to escalate appropriately.
Ability to work with colleagues in different countries and understand cultural differences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese.

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