PR Manager, Japan
Adyen is a Dutch financial technology company providing global payment acceptance.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
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About Adyen
Adyen N.V. operates a unified financial technology platform for businesses. Its services cover online, in-person, and in-app payments; acquiring; payment methods; risk and authentication; platforms and marketplaces; payouts; card issuing; business accounts; capital; and liquidity management.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Develop and execute PR strategies in Japan, drive media coverage, manage reputation and messaging, build media relationships, direct the local PR agency, support social media, and amplify events, product launches, and brand campaigns.
Requirements
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in PR or communications
- Storytelling and editing skills
- Experience writing and reviewing copy for different audiences
- Experience in high-tech branding for business audiences
- Project management skills
- Ability to measure and report on PR effectiveness
- Excellent command of Japanese
- Business-level English communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20%+
- Ability to navigate ambiguity
- Collaborative nature and initiative
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute in-market PR strategies and programs
- Drive media coverage
- Craft messaging and local storylines with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ensure consistent messaging and positive brand positioning across Japan’s external communications channels
- Generate favorable market opinion and media attention
- Coordinate content and messaging with global and regional communications teams
- Manage key media relationships in Japan
- Direct the local PR agency partner
- Co-manage social media presence in Japanese portals
- Establish a social media calendar
- Amplify Japan events, product launches, and brand campaigns
Hiring Process
Adyen aims to respond to applications within 5 business days. The interview process typically takes about 4 weeks, though it may fluctuate depending on the role.