Brand Communications Lead
Job Summary
As a core member of the brand communications team, you will lead PR efforts, event management, and corporate collaborations. You will be responsible for expanding the brand's reach through strategic media relations and social media alignment. This role requires a proactive professional to drive the artistic vision of the brand in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage media relations and press releases
- Plan and execute brand events and workshops
- Coordinate corporate collaboration projects
- Integrate and align social media strategies
- Conduct market research and trend analysis
Required Skills
- 3+ years experience in PR/Brand Communications
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Conversational English
- Strong project and schedule management
- Event planning experience
Job Details
### Job Description
Based on Nicolai Bergmann's unique and world-renowned artistic vision, you will be responsible for brand communications—broadening the brand's appeal and growing its fanbase through domestic/international media relations, owned events, and various corporate collaborations.
### Key Responsibilities
- Media & Public Relations: Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international media/press, handle inquiries, and draft/distribute press releases.
- Event Planning & Management: Design and execute communication and PR strategies for exhibitions, flower schools, workshops, and live performances.
- Collaboration Projects: Execute communication plans for joint projects with global luxury brands, traditional Japanese crafts, shrines, and temples.
- Social Media Strategy Integration: Collaborate with the social media team to develop and align SNS strategies that amplify the brand’s worldview and expand the follower base.
- Market Research & Social Listening: Conduct trend analysis, influencer tie-ups, and gather insights to strengthen brand positioning.
### Working Hours
- 9:00 – 18:00 (8 hours of actual work)
- Flexible working hours available (core time 10:00 – 15:00)
### Job Requirements
- Experience in PR, public relations, or brand communications (approximately 3 years)
- Experience in media relations, company events, and inter-company collaborations
- Ability to manage schedules and work independently
- Strong appreciation for Nicolai Bergmann's design and worldview
- Ability to commute to our Minami-Aoyama head office
- Fluent Japanese skills (JLPT Level 1 or N1)
- Conversational English skills or higher (TOEIC 475-730)
### Benefits
- Annual salary increase
- Commuting allowance (up to 35,000 yen per month)
- Comprehensive social insurance
- Employee discount (30% off flower products, 50% off cafe)
- Birthday flower gift
- Employee stock ownership plan
### Holidays
- Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)
- Paid leave (10 days granted in the first year)
- Company-wide holidays (Dec 31 - Jan 1)