[Remote work 3 days/week] Japanese proficiency required. Account Director at a PR agency | Weekends and holidays off
This is a Director position where you will be responsible for the entire process of public relations and communication strategies for domestic and international clients, from planning and development to execution and overall management.
Attractive Points
- Autonomous Management: You will lead a team and be involved in the final strategic proposal.
- Global Collaboration: You will interact directly with overseas headquarters and APAC offices, absorbing global PR methods.
- Open Corporate Culture: A culture where opinions are freely exchanged regardless of age or position.
- 360-Degree Performance Evaluation System: A fair system where everyone evaluates each other, rather than a one-way street from superiors, enabling career advancement.
We are looking for more than just a leader who manages accounts. We are looking for someone who can carefully weave a brand's story, unite a team even in complex situations, and enhance brand value through the power of strategy. We want to work with someone who can find opportunities in the intersection of technology, media, and culture, and translate them into brand growth.
Hoffman is a place where you can unleash your potential on an even broader stage. Here, you'll find work that impacts the entire region, bold ideas, and critical decision-making. Taking the initiative at the heart of the story and driving it forward-that's the role of this position.
If you're looking to build trust with C-suite clients, inspire teams across multiple markets, and create truly valuable work, this position is your next step.
Job Responsibilities:
- Planning and executing integrated communication strategies that generate business impact across earned, owned, and paid media
- Providing strategic advisory services to senior and C-suite clients (providing clear and practical advice and building trust)
- Managing multiple accounts (operational quality, revenue management, and smooth project execution)
- Developing and managing team members (creating a highly collaborative and high-performing organization)
- Anticipating and proactively resolving challenges, and developing strategies that consider the long-term growth of both clients and the agency
- New Support for business project pitches and regional (APAC) expansion.
Desired Candidate Profile:
◇ Strategic thinker with strong business understanding and storytelling skills
◇ Communicator who can influence senior stakeholders with clarity and empathy
◇ Team builder who can draw out the abilities of team members and contribute to performance improvement
◇ Proficient in digital data and highly interested in the latest technology trends
◇ Possesses business acumen and can proactively solve problems even in a rapidly changing environment
◇ Possesses integrity, curiosity, and energy, and actively participates in shaping the organizational culture
Company Info
About The Hoffman Agency
The Hoffman Agency is a global PR agency specializing in technology, operating primarily in Silicon Valley, USA, with branches in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Europe. Since its founding in 1998, it has supported the PR and digital communications of innovative companies in IT, mobile apps, semiconductors, games, digital services, and other sectors. The Japanese subsidiary is dedicated to spreading innovative businesses and technologies from around the world to Japan.
Awarded "PRWeek Best Places to Work 2025" (Mid-size Agency)
Agency Website: https://www.hoffman.com/
Japanese Subsidiary: https://www.hoffman.com/locations/asia-pacific/japan-translated/
Please see our Instagram for a glimpse into our company culture:
https://www.instagram.com/hoffman_jp/
Measures against passive smoking:
Smoking is prohibited inside and outside the building.
Working Hours
Basic working hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Discretionary work system
Remote work possible (2 days of office attendance per week, however, 4 days of office attendance per week is required for the first 3 months after joining the company)
Job Requirements
◇ Advanced business communication skills in Japanese and English (used for cross-market communication, client interaction, and content development)
◇ 10+ years of practical experience in public relations, integrated communications, or marketing
◇ Proven track record of leading regional or multi-market client accounts and achieving measurable business impact
◇ Deep understanding of technology/B2B/digital ecosystems and the ability to connect this with cross-industry insights
◇ Strategic planning skills to translate client business goals into compelling communication strategies (campaigns)
◇ Expertise in media relations, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement at the senior to executive (C-suite) level
◇ Practical experience in cross-functional team management and mid-level leader development (mentoring)
◇ Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural, matrix environment in the APAC or global market
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working at an agency
Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field such as Public Affairs/Economics/International Relations
English Level
Fluent (TOEIC 865-)
Japanese Level
Native Level
Chinese Level
None
Salary
Depends on experience
Other Salary Description
Annual salary review
Bonus based on company performance
Comprehensive social insurance
Full reimbursement of transportation expenses
Training and education
Membership with access to discount services for accommodation, leisure, childcare, elder care, and health support.
Holidays
Complete two-day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays)
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Childcare leave
Sick leave
Birthday leave
Promotion leave
Happy Friday (You can use the afternoon of the last Friday of each month as you like)
Sabbatical (20 days granted for every 4 years of service)
Job Contract Period
Full-time employment (6-month probationary period, no change in salary or other benefits during this period)
Nearest Station
2-minute walk from Kyobashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
3-minute walk from Takaracho Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
8-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station