Western Digital: ＰＲマネージャー (PR Manager) — Fujisawa, Japan

About Western Digital

Western Digital develops and manufactures data-storage technology for data centres, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure. Its employer introduction connects this work with the need to retain, manage and access information generated by digital systems and AI applications. The business brings engineering and manufacturing together around the physical systems behind data storage. Its described purpose is to make growing volumes of information available over time, supporting the infrastructure on which other digital services depend.

The position and its setting

Western Digital lists ＰＲマネージャー (PR Manager) in Fujisawa, Japan, under reference REF31948K. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 19 October 2026
• Brands: Western Digital
• Business Function: Public Relations
• Work Location: Fujisawa Office

Responsibilities and work described

• ＜採用ポジション＞
• ＰＲマネージャー (PR Manager)
• ウエスタンデジタルでは、日本およびAPJC地域において、コーポレート、リーダーシップ、および、製品コミュニケーションプログラムを企画・推進し、当社の企業評価、ブランド力、プレゼンスの向上を実現する、成果志向のコミュニケーション専門人材を募集しています。Japan PR Managerとして、経営陣と緊密に連携し、主要市場におけるコミュニケーション課題の特定と優先順位付けを行っていただきます。グローバルPR戦略に沿いながら、日本におけるビジネスをサポートする各種プログラムを企画・実行していただきます。PR チーム、代理店チームと連携し、エンゲージメント向上を目指したストーリー展開やコミュニケーション施策を開発していただきます。
• アーンドメディア、ペイドメディア、インフルエンサー、イベント、スポンサードコンテンツを担当範囲とし、より幅広いキャンペーンにも参画していただきます。本ポジションはグローバル・コーポレート・マーケティング組織に属し、日本国内のPR会社およびソーシャルメディア代理店チームをマネジメントし、地域内の主要なコーポレート、マーケティング、セールス部門の関係者と密接に協力していただきます。
• 勤務地は神奈川県藤沢市のオフィスとなり、APJC コーポレート・コミュニケーションチームへレポートします。国内の頻繁な出張、および、海外出張が発生する場合があります。ビジネスレベル(Fluency)英語力、及び、ネイティブレベルの日本語能力は必須です。
• 合意されたKPIに基づき、地域代理店による活動実施をマネジメント
• Western Digital is looking for a results-oriented communications professional to develop and drive corporate, thought leadership and product communications programs for Japan and within the APJC region to increase Western Digital’s reputation, brand and presence
• As Japan PR Manager, you’ll partner closely with senior regional leadership to identify and prioritize communications needs across key markets
• Experienced in integrated communications, you’ll develop and oversee regional programs that support local business priorities while laddering up to the global PR strategy
• You'll work with subject matter experts and your internal PR and agency teams to develop narratives, story angles, and communications assets to boost engagement with our audiences
• Covering earned media, paid media, influencers, events and sponsored content, with involvement in wider integrated campaigns, this role reports into the Global Corporate Marketing organization
• The role will manage retained PR agency teams in Japan and will cooperate closely with key corporate, marketing and sales stakeholders in region
• The role will be based in our Fujisawa, Japan office, and will report into the APJC corporate communications team
• Frequent travel within the region and infrequent international travel may be expected
• Fluent in English and native level Japanese are required
• Oversee the PR strategy for the Japan region, managing and guiding the regional agency team

Essential requirements and candidate background

• グローバルテクノロジー企業または代理店におけるコミュニケーション・PR経験3年以上
• B2B/エンタープライズ・テクノロジー分野における確固たる実務経験
• Western Digitalの戦略的・競争的ポジションへの理解
• 英語:ビジネスレベル(Fluency)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field of study
• 6+ years communications leadership experience within a global technology company or agency
• A background of B2B / enterprise technology experience
• Demonstrated experience leading integrated regional campaigns across Asia Pacific, specifically Japan
• Experience creating and managing multi-channel communications campaigns for enterprise and consumer technologies
• The ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels, across departments and geographies and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership
• Understanding: Western Digital’s strategic and competitive position
• Gracefully handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, environment
• Communications, writing and presentation skills
• Fluency: English and native level Japanese are required
• Team player with listening skills and diplomacy
• Judgement and creative problem-solving skills
• Metrics based approach and commercial acumen
• A keen understanding of and interest in new technologies especially in the data storage sector

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Advanced degree is a plus

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Fujisawa, Japan

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Western Digital

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Open the official Western Digital posting below and match the title and reference REF31948K.

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Practical preparation: sales

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Relevant skills

• sales
• marketing
• stakeholder management
• communication