Marketing Communications Specialist (Japanese-speaking)

About the Role

In this role, you will lead and support the planning, execution, and budget management of regional marketing activities—including exhibitions, conferences, customer engagement events, and the Hioki Community. You’ll collaborate closely with teams from Japan, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, USA, Europe and other international offices to enhance Hioki’s presence and brand in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing events (e.g. trade shows, conferences, webinars)
• Manage event budgets, vendor quotations, and post-event reporting
• Support the development and expansion of the Hioki Community user engagement platform
• Work closely with international colleagues from Japan, Southeast Asia, and global markets
• Translate and localize marketing materials, speeches, video subtitles, and digital content in both English and Japanese
• Support branding and content creation for global initiatives
• Prepare internal and external communications to align with Hioki’s global brand direction
• Travel occasionally to Japan and other countries for event support and coordination

Requirements

• Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written) – required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing communications, PR, or event management
• Strong coordination and communication skills to work with diverse teams across borders
• Experience in managing project budgets and working with vendors or external agencies
• Independent, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders
• Open to international travel (estimated 2–4 times/year)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in B2B technology, electrical, or manufacturing industries
• Familiar with tools like Canva, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and basic video editing software
• Experience in hosting or supporting bilingual events is a plus

About us:

Hioki Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a dynamic and innovative organization committed to excellence in electrical measurement solutions. As a subsidiary of Hioki E.E. Corporation, a global leader in electrical measuring instruments with 90 years of history, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable, and cutting-edge solutions to customers in various industries across Southeast Asia and beyond. Our team is driven by a passion for innovation, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where our employees can grow professionally while contributing to our mission of empowering industries with world-class measurement technologies.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, colour, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.