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Communications Manager

Applied Intuition· Marketing
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Hybrid (Tokyo)Full-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Communications Manager to join Applied Intuition in Tokyo, responsible for research, planning, and end-to-end execution of technical and non-technical communications and content, and for building thought leadership in the autonomous driving industry across Japan and Korea.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a robust corporate communications strategy to enhance the company's reputation and stakeholder relationships
  • Ensure a clear, compelling, consistent brand image and message across all platforms, emphasizing the organization’s thought leadership
  • Design and execute media engagement strategies across business, technology, and industry outlets (print, digital, broadcast, and emerging platforms)
  • Proactively manage media relations to enhance positive coverage and manage crisis communication effectively
  • Develop strategic executive communications, including speeches, presentations, talking points, and interview briefs
  • Organize and manage regular media briefings and press moments in partnership with global teams
  • Oversee the communications budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accurate reporting
  • Plan and deliver both technical and non-technical content, including: engineering blogs, customer case studies, testimonial videos, event content and sales and field enablement resources
  • Translate complex autonomous driving and software topics into clear, engaging stories for external audiences

Qualifications

  • At least 10+ years of proven experience in PR/communications within an agency or in-house, ideally within technology, automotive, or deep-tech industries
  • Strong track record of designing and executing communications strategies that generate visibility, credibility, and thought leadership
  • Experience working directly with traditional and non-traditional media in Japan/Korea, including pitching, briefing, and shaping narratives across channels
  • Exceptional writing and narrative development skills, with examples of recent work
  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese; strong English communication skills required

Skills

Required:Communications strategyMedia relationsExecutive communicationsContent development

Benefits

  • Lunch and dinner allowance
  • Equity (RSU) offering
  • English / Japanese language allowance
  • Company sponsored housing program
  • Pension plan (確定拠出年金)
  • Fitness & Learning allowance
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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