Public Relations Manager (Fintech, Contract, Tokyo Based)

Key Responsibilities

• Build Stripe’s reputation in Japan through product, partner, user and corporate storytelling
• Translate the complexity of Stripe’s products and the scope of our impact into pitches and stories that expand what people think of when they hear “Stripe”
• Work closely with Stripe users and partners, infusing their voices into campaigns, news announcements, and other activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with local reporters, influencers and opinion formers, including by working with other teams on events for the Japanese community
• Report to the Head of Japan Communications, and work closely with the global comms team, and local leaders across product, go-to-market, marketing and policy

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Stellar written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese (native level) and English (business level) languages.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in public relations, preferably in a technology, high-growth or financial services environment.
• Curiosity, great taste and creativity
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, creativity, and project management skills in rapidly changing, sometimes ambiguous, and often scrappy situations
• Relationships with business and technology reporters, and the ability to build new ones quickly
• The position is expected to be based in our Tokyo office, with options for hybrid work schedules