Overview
Communications and Marketing Assistant Jobs in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan at American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) is a unique organization with a 77-year history of working with the U.S. and Japanese governments and the world's largest and most influential companies to strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship.
The ACCJ is seeking a Communications and Marketing Assistant to support marketing initiatives and enhance our digital and social presence through written and visual communications. This role is ideal for a creative and motivated individual with writing, design, and marketing skills to convey the ACCJ's mission, key positions, and activities to various stakeholders.
This is a part-time, hybrid position based in Tokyo. The candidate must reside in Japan at the time of application and hold a valid work visa for Japan.
Primary Responsibilities
Marketing and Promotional Materials Development
- Design visual marketing and promotional materials, including graphics, flyers, infographics, presentations, videos, posters, brochures (Canva and Adobe Creative Suite)
- Edit event descriptions and create promotional graphics for events
- Draft content for weekly member newsletter (Mailchimp)
Digital Content and Social Media Management
- Front-end website design, including refreshed content (Squarespace)
- Create and schedule social media posts, focus on building and engaging online communities (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X)
- Utilize analytics tools to track performance and make data-driven improvements to the website and social media strategy
Photography and Videography
- Develop multimedia, including photography and videography for events
- Edit video recordings of events, remarks, and interviews to be used for The ACCJ Journal, both the digital and the biannual print magazine, the ACCJ website, and social media channels
- Utilize graphics and videos to convey key messages about ACCJ activities and initiatives
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with Google Suite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), website management (Squarespace), mailing platforms (Mailchimp), video editing software (e.g. DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut)
- Experience in creating content for social media platforms
- Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- English proficiency required (Japanese language skills a plus)
- BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field a plus
- This position is based in Tokyo, and the applicant must reside in Japan at the time of application.
- Candidate must currently hold a valid work visa for Japan.
Time Commitment
- 20-30 hours per week
- Hybrid position (ACCJ Tokyo office)
In submission, please provide:
- A link to a portfolio of past design work, for instance: videos, flyers, brochures, newsletters, infographics, and/or ads
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter via this link: https://www.accj.or.jp/job-board/comms-marketing-assistant-2026
Title: Communications and Marketing Assistant
Company: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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