PR Manager

Who are we?

Here at Nothing, we're building a world where tech is fun again. Remember a time where every new product made you excited? We're bringing that back. To get there we're gathering the creative and the curious. Those that are passionate enough to question the old and embrace the new. In return, you'll be part of a movement. Contributing to a global ecosystem of products that bring joy to people's lives.

Nothing's debut smartphone, Phone (1), earned Time Magazine’s prestigious Best Inventions for Innovative Smartphone Design award. Through cutting-edge design and user interface innovation, the London-based company is creating an alternative ecosystem of tech products for the young and creative.

In 2023, the company launched Phone (2) to wide acclaim from its community, the media, and design enthusiasts, and in 2024, Nothing launched its CMF Phone 1, and Nothing Phone (2a) Series, with both receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception.

To date, Nothing has sold more than 7 million units worldwide across its product lines, having released five audio products, five smartphones, and two smart wearables under the Nothing and CMF by Nothing brands. The company has amassed a cumulative revenue of $1 billion.

All products are developed in close collaboration with the Nothing Community, which includes over 8,000 private investors and are crafted with sustainability at the forefront.

Nothing is a UK-based privately held company with backing from GV (formerly Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, C Ventures and other private investors including Tony Fadell (Principal at Future Shape & inventor of the iPod), Casey Neistat (YouTube personality and Co-founder of Beme), Kevin Lin (Co-founder of Twitch) and Steve Huffman (Co-founder and CEO of Reddit).

If that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, read on...

Our Culture:

Radical spirit drives everything we do and spans seven offices around the globe.  Our 4 core values sit at the heart of everything we do:

Be the change - we are proactive, action orientated and drive change, stepping outside of our comfort zone  

Pride in the product - we obsess over detail, always improving and staying curious about tech and the world

Thrive on Diversity - we welcome differences, listen & communicate with respect and collaborate to build strong teams

Survive - we empower everyone to act as an owner and understand the business as a whole which leads to delivering exceptional results

 

The Role:

As our PR Manager for Japan, you’ll own the local communications strategy across consumer, product, and corporate. Based in Tokyo and reporting to Japan Marketing Lead/General Manager, you’ll work closely with regional leaders/teams/agencies and global functional teams to tell bold stories that shape culture, build love for our brand, and grow the business.

We’re looking for a sharp communicator who knows the Japan media landscape inside and out. Someone who can craft narratives, lead moments that matter, and turn heads with earned-first ideas. You’ll bring fresh thinking, strong media relationships, and a drive to make real noise in one of our most exciting markets.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead our communications strategy for Japan, from planning to execution, aligned with Japan marketing goals and global communications priorities
• Be the local voice of the brand, helping drive awareness and trust across all touchpoints
• Own media relations: build strong relationships with media, journalists and reviewers in tech, lifestyle, business and design
• Lead integrated campaign moments for product launches, brand storytelling, and thought leadership
• Manage our local PR agency to deliver world-class output
• Act as the go-to comms partner for the Japan leadership team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, community, and commercial teams to drive impact
• Monitor local reputation, manage issues and crisis comms as needed
• Track coverage, sentiment, and performance, and keep pushing for more

 

Requirements:

• Experience in consumer tech PR, including direct media pitching and agency collaboration
• A good understanding of data analysis and marketing analytics, with an ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
• Deep knowledge of pop culture, internet culture, and social media trends, with a strategic mindset for influencing audience behaviour
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, particularly within the influencer and cultural sectors
• Results-driven, with a clear focus on achieving KPIs to drive business outcomes
• Bilingual: fluent in Japanese and advanced/business in English