About the Company
Join a global communications and digital transformation organization that brings together expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity, and business transformation. With an international network and collaborative culture, the company helps leading brands create meaningful connections with their customers and achieve measurable business impact.
The Japan team is a fast-growing, award-winning media group offering the opportunity to work on sophisticated global accounts in an energetic, supportive environment. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, develop new capabilities, and collaborate across markets and disciplines. The organization offers strong opportunities for professional growth, international exposure, and participation in programs designed to support both career development and personal enrichment.
What the Job Entails
As Digital Manager, you will lead the development and execution of integrated digital media strategies for a major global technology client. You will work closely with Digital Directors, client leads, planners, data specialists, external partners, and global counterparts to deliver high-quality campaigns across programmatic, social, search, online video, and connected TV.
You will independently develop media plans, set KPIs, allocate budgets, oversee implementation, and use campaign data to identify insights and optimization opportunities. The role also includes client presentations, performance reporting, budget and invoicing oversight, and early identification of issues requiring action.
As a people manager, you will guide digital planners and executives, improve team quality, support pitch development, and strengthen planning and communications capabilities. You will also stay current with digital trends, advertising technologies, and market-specific practices in Japan.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least seven years of experience in digital media planning, including at least two years managing or developing team members.
Strong knowledge of the digital advertising landscape, preferably including the Japan market.
Hands-on understanding of platforms such as Meta, Google, Yahoo, TikTok, YouTube, and programmatic advertising partners.
Experience developing integrated digital strategies across social, search, programmatic, online video, and connected TV.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret media reports, generate insights, and recommend performance improvements.
Experience managing campaign setup, taxonomy requirements, optimization, reporting, budgets, and invoicing processes.
Proven ability to lead client presentations, create compelling documentation, and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in spoken and written Japanese is required; English-language proficiency is highly beneficial.
Ability to work independently, lead cross-functional collaboration, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.