Japanese Speaking Advertising & Marketing Assistant

JAC Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an Advertising and Marketing Assistant in London. The ideal candidate will handle sales for print and digital products, manage advertising campaigns, and communicate with clients in both English and Japanese. This role offers a competitive salary of £23,000 - £28,000, along with benefits including health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Lunch allowance (£60.00/month)

Grouped Personal Pension Plan

Private health insurance coverage

Travel insurance

Group Life Assurance

Annual health screenings

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Must have native-level English and fluency in Japanese for translation tasks.
• Experience in advertising or marketing roles preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility are ideal characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Sales for print and digital advertising products.
• Preparing materials and liaising with clients and agencies.
• Managing advertising campaigns and client communications.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Fluency in Japanese

Native-level English

Education

Graduate

Job description

Overview

Japanese Media Company is seeking an Advertising and Marketing Assistant, All of Nikkei media (Print and Digital).

Responsibilities

• Sales for our print and digital products, including understanding all Advertising menu (print and digital) and rules.
• Answering enquiries and controlling bookings.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials.
• Having meetings with clients, advertising agencies and representatives and carrying out overseas trips when the General Manager thinks it necessary.
• Managing progress of Advertising campaigns at the request of the General Manager and relaying to advertising agencies or representatives.
• Liaising with Media Business and Global Business of Tokyo head office for sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (writing emails in Japanese is necessary).
• Having and expanding connections and good relationships with group company persons in charge in terms of our sales.
• Overall assistance for representatives, and booking/material management.
• Producing brochures, sales material, and presentation documents in English, including proofreading and editing. Translation from Japanese also included.
• Daily checking and filing of advertising/marketing news from newspapers, trade magazines and relevant websites.
• Typing general correspondence and general secretarial assistance in the advertising department.
• Liaising with clients, advertising agencies and representatives to set up appointments.
• Sending invoices to representatives or advertising agencies and managing their payments.
• Answering advertising enquiries with respect to media packs and follow-ups etc.
• Marketing support in Europe, Middle East and Africa, including general secretarial backup.

Notes

This information does not define or limit the scope of employment. The Company might reasonably require an employee to perform other duties from time to time. For example, new tasks may arise as their global business expands, such as managing events in the global market, selling sponsorships, and focusing on developing potential sponsors for their Asia, an English-language media outlet. Depending on the situation this role is primarily office based during normal times.

Requisite Skills

• Essential

• Ability to learn quickly
• Good communication skills
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Native-level English and fluency in Japanese (high level of written English, and ability to translate from Japanese to English; Japanese writing and reading skills are mandatory)

• Preferred

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

• Ideal Characteristics

• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative
• Flexible manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in advertising

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £23,000 - 28,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday (1 hour for lunch)

Benefits: Lunch allowance (currently to the value of £60.00 per month)

Inclusion in Grouped Personal Pension Plan. Company will contribute 5% of the employee\'s annual salary into the Company Scheme.

Private health insurance coverage under BUPA Select Company Scheme.

Travel insurance

Inclusion in Group Life Assurance Policy with Canada Life

Annual health screenings at a private BUPA clinic

An annual discretionary bonus