Language
EN: business
JP: fluent
Employment Type
Full time
Job Description
Job title: Digital Marketing Specialist
We are looking for a native-level, Japanese language proficiency digital marketing professional to support our education group’s in-house marketing team. This position is based in Shibuya, with the option to work remotely up to 2–3 days per week, depending on the season and project needs.
As a Digital Marketing Specialist, you will help plan, execute, and coordinate digital campaigns across multiple education brands. This includes support for advertising, social media, website content, and reporting. You will work closely with the Marketing Director and other team members to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of marketing activities.
This is a full-time, mid-level position, ideal for candidates with 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or digital operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms (e.g. search ads, social media, affiliate, email, and organic content)
- Coordinate Japanese-language content for ads, websites, newsletters, and social media
- Work with internal teams and external partners to manage schedules and deliverables
- Track campaign performance and assist with reporting of key metrics
- Ensure that all materials are appropriate for Japanese audiences in tone, accuracy, and clarity
Provide general coordination and administrative support for marketing activities
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- Native Japanese speaker, with strong communication and writing skills
- Business-level English (spoken and written)
- 3–5 years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, or communications
- Experience working with or supporting advertising and outreach activities
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently and communicate clearly with internal and external teams
- Familiarity with social media platforms, email marketing, and basic web content workflows
- Interest in education or global communication is a plus
Skills
- Social media
- Advertising
- Google analytics
- Google ads
Languages
- English - Full Professional
- Japanese - Native or Bilingual
About the Company
At Kikokushijo Academy, we think of English study as more than just a subject - it is a tool for self-enrichment that allows children to develop their communication skills as well as their characters and minds. KA students grow up to become intelligent, curious, knowledgeable, creative, and cooperative bilingual citizens of Japan and of the international community. In short, KA works not only because we're expert at preparing our students for exams, but because we prepare our students for life.
Job Conditions
- Currency: ¥ Japanese Yen
- Bonus System: Available
- Employment Type: Permanent Employee
- Probation Period (Months): 3
- Work Location: Tokyo
- Working Hours: 9:30 – 18:30
- Break Time (min): 60
- Flextime Eligibility: Eligible
- Telework Eligibility: Remote Possible
- Overtime Conditions: Available with approval
- Paid Leaves: 10
- Commutation Allowance: Yes