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About the Role

This Assistant Manager role reports to the General Manager of Media Relations & Reputation and is responsible for planning and executing external communications activities across AXA Japan entities. The role will focus on corporate and business topics aligned with strategic priorities, rather than a single specialized area.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute external communications for assigned projects with an appropriate level of independence.
Develop effective communications plans and high-quality content, including press releases, key messages, Q&As, and media briefing materials.
Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of external communications materials, including fact-checking, message validation, and corporate profile information.
Build and maintain relationships with national, business, financial, and industry media, and develop proactive media opportunities.
Identify communications opportunities and potential reputation risks and respond or escalate appropriately.
Collaborate effectively with business and functional stakeholders across AXA Japan, as well as AXA Group/global communications teams.
Coordinate effectively across Communications, Brand, Sustainability, Distribution, and other business functions to ensure aligned and consistent external communications.
Support reputation risk and crisis communications, particularly in the development and execution of communication materials and responses.
Execute AXA Japan’s owned media communications, including corporate websites and social media.
Actively leverage company-approved AI and digital tools to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of communications activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Solid professional experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or a related communications function, either in-house or at an agency.
7+ years of relevant experience is preferred, although depth and quality of experience will be taken into consideration.
Experience in planning and executing external communications projects with an appropriate level of independence.
Solid media relations experience and ability to build effective relationships with journalists.
Good understanding of corporate reputation management and issues/crisis communications.
Ability to understand business, regulatory, and corporate contexts and translate them into clear and relevant communications content.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English, including the ability to develop clear and effective communications materials and content for internal and external stakeholders.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential topics.
Communications experience in insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry is highly preferred.
Experience working in a large global organization, particularly in an environment requiring regular collaboration with global or regional headquarters is highly preferred.
Experience working across multiple business entities and/or coordinating with diverse organizational stakeholders is highly preferred.
Experience in corporate reputation management and issues/crisis communications is highly preferred.
Understanding of external stakeholder and government relations in a regulated business environment is highly preferred.

Skills

Communications
Public Relations
Journalism
Marketing
Corporate Communications
Media Relations
External Communications
Content Development
Press Releases
Key Messages
Q&As
Media Briefing Materials
Fact-checking
Message Validation
Corporate Profile Management
Media Relationship Building
Reputation Management
Issues/Crisis Communications
Stakeholder Management
Writing
Editing
Verbal Communication (Japanese and English)
Project Management
Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Judgment
Integrity
Discretion
AI Tools
Digital Tools

Location

Shirokanedai Headquarters

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid (potential for relocation)

Experience Level

Assistant Manager
7+ years preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
A qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field would be a plus.

Salary/Compensations

Commensurate with current annual salary, abilities, and experience, according to company regulations.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

About the Company

AXA Life Insurance was established in 1994 as a member company of AXA. Leveraging AXA's global knowledge and experience, the company serves 3.15 million customers with 5.71 million contracts. Since the founding of AXA Life Japan in 1934, AXA has built partnerships with 511 Chambers of Commerce, private companies, and government agencies nationwide, offering a wide range of products including death benefits, medical/cancer coverage, pensions, and asset building, as well as advice on improving corporate welfare and life management (managing one's life).