Japanese speaking Advertising and Marketing Assistant

Centre People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Japanese media company is seeking a Japanese speaking Advertising and Marketing Assistant in London. This full-time role involves overseeing sales for print and digital products, providing marketing support across various regions, and performing general secretarial duties. Candidates are required to have native-level English and business-level Japanese, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. A hybrid working arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Must have high-level written English and ability to translate from Japanese to English.
• Good capability to learn quickly and communicate effectively.
• Mandatory Japanese writing and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Sales management for print and digital products including client interactions.
• Coordinate with Tokyo head office; writing emails in Japanese.
• Provide marketing support including material preparation.

Skills

Native-level English

Business-level Japanese

Good communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Japanese speaking Advertising and Marketing Assistant

Sector Research/Marketing/Analysis

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: London

Salary (Annual): £20-28k depending on experience

A well-known Japanese media company is currently looking for an Advertising and Marketing Assistant. The role involves sales for their print and digital products, marketing support for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and general secretarial back up. Native-level English and business-level Japanese are required.

Responsibilities

• Sales for print and digital products: understand the advertising menu, answer enquiries and manage bookings, assist in material preparation, conduct meetings with clients and agencies, and carry out overseas trips when needed by the General Manager.
• Coordinate with Tokyo head office for sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa; write emails in Japanese as necessary; provide overall assistance to representatives and manage bookings/materials.
• Marketing support in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: produce brochures, sales materials and presentation documents in English (including proofreading and translation from Japanese), and daily check and file advertising/marketing news.
• General secretarial support: typing general correspondence, setting up appointments with clients/agencies, send invoices and manage payments, and respond to advertising enquiries with media packs and follow-ups.

Ideal Candidate

• Native-level English and business-level Japanese (high-level written English; ability to translate from Japanese to English; Japanese writing and reading skills mandatory).
• Ability to learn quickly and good communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Graduate
• Experience in an advertising or marketing role
• Experience in a Japanese environment

Additional Information

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the company is not able to offer visa support.

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Hours/Work Arrangement: Hybrid working - usually 3 days a week in the office, subject to change.

Start: Nov 2025

Location: London