Public Relations Assistant

2024-12-21

Company Description Our company, ZenGroup Inc., centers on ZenMarket, which provides proxy purchasing services for Japanese products that cannot be purchased from abroad. We also operate ZenPlus, a cross-border EC site selling Japanese products internationally, ZenPop, a subscription service delivering Japanese pop culture products abroad, and ZenPromo, which offers one-stop support from marketing to shipping for Japanese companies looking to expand abroad. Our mission is to spread Japanese culture worldwide through various business developments. Position Description ◆ Recruitment Background We are developing cross-border EC services; however, awareness of cross-border EC within Japan remains low. Our PR team is actively engaged in various public relations and PR activities to enhance the recognition of our services and cross-border EC itself. We are currently seeking an assistant to support our PR team. If you desire to build a career in public relations, we encourage you to apply. ◆ Job Title: Public Relations Assistant ◆ Main Job Responsibilities You will assist with the following tasks performed by the PR team: - Launching owned media (planning, operation, management) - Communication through social media (X: formerly Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) - Creating and disseminating press releases - Media relations including TV - Planning and executing press conferences and press events - Planning and drafting PR strategies - Producing company brochures - Managing risk communications - Internal communications - Recruitment PR ◆ Employment Type Full-time employee * There is a 3-month probation period. * Salary and benefits remain unchanged during the probation period. ◆ Team Structure You will be part of the PR team within the General Affairs Department. (General Affairs has 9 personnel in HR, 5 in accounting, 2 in office management, and 1 in PR.) ◆ Working Hours 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM (8 hours of actual work / 1-hour break) * Flextime system available Core time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Flexible time: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM / 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM ◆ Work Location Headquarters / 8th and 10th floors, Osaka Sakaisuji L Tower, 1-7-7 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City * U-turn/I-turn support (moving allowance available) ◆ Access 5 minutes on foot from Osaka Metro Sakaisujihonmachi Station, Kitahama * Bicycle commuting is allowed (prior consultation required). ◆ Salary Determined based on experience, capabilities, and age. * Bonuses paid twice a year (June and December) * Overtime will be fully compensated (down to the minute). ◆ Holidays and Leave - Complete two-day weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) - Year-end and New Year holidays - Paid leave (10 days granted upon hiring, an additional 16 days after six months) - Bereavement leave - Maternity and parental leave (record of usage exists) * More than five days of consecutive leave can be taken. ◆ Benefits - Annual salary increase (month of hire) - Bonuses twice a year (June and December) - Transportation expenses covered (up to 30,000 yen per month based on company policy) - Complete social insurance (employment, labor accident, health, pension) - Overtime pay (calculated to the minute) - U-turn/I-turn support (moving allowance) └ 100,000 yen moving expenses covered for moves from over 60 km straight-line distance from headquarters. - Dress code free - Hairstyles, colors, nails, piercings, tattoos free - Free drink station - Side jobs allowed - Internal clubs - Internal events (such as cherry blossom viewing) are optional participation. Desired Candidate ◆ Ideal Person Profile - Strong communication skills - Ambitious - Desire to utilize their own ideas at work - Ability to work with speed - Proactive attitude ◆ Required Criteria - Writing and proofreading skills - Desire to build a career in public relations - Interpersonal skills - English proficiency (approximately TOEIC 800) ◆ Preferred Criteria - Experience in marketing/business operations - Experience in public relations - Practical experience in B2B companies - Proficient in multitasking - Project management skills - Experience in venture, startup, or small businesses Hiring Process ① Document Screening ↓ ② First Interview (HR recruitment officer) ↓ ③ Second Interview (CEO, PR officer) ↓ ④ Third Interview (HR Planning Officer) Apply here

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