Communication Specialist

Missions and Responsibilities

Duties & Accountabilities            

1 Internal communication

Help in ensuring the ALJ's communication strategy/priorities / key messages are visible in the company by developing communication materials and updating existing communication tools

Support communications projects by developing effective communications tools 

Assist in implementing company programs and deploying communication tools to support the strategy of the Hub and the Group

Help ​inform, engage and ​motivate ​employees through communication initiatives

Share best practices of ALJ Communications within the Hub and APAC Communications Community 

Help in ensuring branding guidelines and other communication templates are adhered to within ALJ

Assist in cascading communications from Hub/APAC/Group Communication within ALJ

Assist in organizing and managing regional internal events and CSR events

2 Management communications/ Strategic communications

Support Hub Communications in implementing strategic management communications programs 

Assist in organizing management and VIP events in ALJ

Provide ad hoc communications support or assistance to ALJ Management 

Assist in promoting strategic communication on Business Lines and Support Functions, including HR

3 Digital communications

Manage digital communications such as website, blog, intranet, and other Google-based apps

Utilize external digital tools in developing communication materials and incorporate the latest digital tools as necessary

4 Editorial

Write compelling regional news articles, corporate stories, employee features, and blog posts and contribute articles in Japanese and English 

Screen, edit, rewrite articles submitted by the entities for publication in the ALJ intranet to make it easier for employees to understand

Administer and oversee production of all communication materials         

Competencies and Profile

• Experience in working in a multinational corporation's internal communications team
• Having worked in organizations with matrix reporting lines is a plus
• We seek people with the following skillsets:
• Excellent written and verbal Japanese and English communication skills
• Digitally savvy - must have strong knowledge of digital communication tools and latest trends
• Creative thinker and having the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Communication
• Bachelor and above