Marketing Project Manager - Japanese Bilingual －57468

Job Description

【REMOTE BASE】 Project Manager - U.S. Market Expansion for Japanese Brands

Company Overview

Our client company a full-service global creative agency headquartered in Tokyo, with 8 offices across Japan and a satellite presence in Los Angeles. They pecialize in bridging Japan and the world through bold ideas and culturally impactful marketing strategies. Their mission is to help brands, rights holders, and creators connect with global audiences - especially between the U.S. and Japan - through storytelling, strategy, and immersive campaigns across entertainment, tech, and Japanese IPs.

Role Overview

Loking for a proactive, organized, and strategic Marketing Project Manager/Social Account Manager to join their growing Los Angeles team. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients across entertainment, tech, and Japanese IPs, managing day-to-day communications, social media strategy, campaign execution, and performance reporting. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural, and creatively driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main client point of contact across multiple accounts
• Manage day-to-day social media operations: content planning, copywriting, publishing, community engagement, and performance tracking
• Lead internal and external calls, project briefings, and weekly status updates
• Oversee creator/influencer campaigns from sourcing to execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (creative, strategy, influencer, production) to drive seamless execution
• Keep projects on track - owning timelines, deliverables, and budgets
• Deliver insightful performance reports and recap decks with actionable recommendations
• Maintain deep understanding of client goals and provide strategic counsel
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and cultural shifts
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance campaign impact and client satisfaction

Requirements

• Bilingual in Japanese and English, with strong communication skills in both languages (written and verbal)
• 3+ years of experience in social media account management, ideally at a creative or digital agency
• At least 1 year of experience in a dedicated Account Manager role
• Proven track record of leading social, influencer, and integrated marketing campaigns
• Detail-oriented with exceptional project management and communication skills
• Strong client-facing presence and ability to lead meetings and presentations
• Proficiency in social media analytics tools (e.g., Sprout, Sprinklr, Meta Insights, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and accounts simultaneously
• Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed across global time zones
• Passion for cross-cultural storytelling and understanding of Japanese Anime culture
• Experience working with Japanese brands is a plus
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Keynote, Slack, Dropbox

Working Location

The office is based in Los Angeles, CA, but is primarily remote, with occasional on-site presence required for client meetings, shoots, or team collaboration.

Salary Range

• $60,000 – $70,000 USD annually, depending on experience

Notes: No visa sponsorship is available

To apply, please send resume to itatebayashi@pasona.com