Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Disney Disney · Media · Minato-ku, Japan

This role is for a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Disney in Japan. The primary responsibilities include co-leading external communications, developing and executing communication strategies, managing media relations, and drafting communication materials. The role requires 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, strong Japanese and English language skills, and knowledge of the Japanese media landscape. Experience in the entertainment or media industry is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Co‑lead External Communications for Walt Disney Japan, shaping and delivering an integrated external communications strategy that strengthens and protects Disney’s corporate brand and reputation.
  2. Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans and messaging aligned with business objectives, proactively securing impactful media coverage and thought leadership opportunities
  3. Lead ongoing corporate storytelling and day-to-day communications initiatives across multiple business segments.
  4. Draft, edit, and manage approvals for a wide range of internal and external communications materials, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with Disney’s global brand standards.
  5. Build and nurture strong relationships with media, KOLs, influencers, and internal stakeholders across business units, marketing, HR, partnerships, and corporate functions.

Skills

Required

  • 10+ years’ experience in corporate communications and/or public relations
  • expertise in brand management
  • executive communications
  • media relations
  • issues and crisis management
  • internal communications
  • Demonstrated success planning and executing complex communications campaigns and press events
  • Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-functional and senior-level collaboration
  • Deep knowledge of the Japanese media and entertainment landscape, including digital/social PR channels
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
  • Highly adaptable, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment
  • Experience working with and managing external PR agencies
  • TOEIC score of 900+ or equivalent English proficiency required

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related discipline is preferred
  • Experience in the entertainment or media industry strongly preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English
  • TOEIC score of 900+ or equivalent English proficiency required