Brand Marketing Manager - Japan
SpeakChiyoda, Japan • Seoul, South Korea • San Francisco, California, United States • Slovenia • Japan
Posted August 12, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Speak is a language learning app founded in 2016 by Connor Zwick and Andrew Hsu, offering users AI-powered fluency training through personalized content and real-time speech recognition. Backed by prominent investors like Y Combinator and OpenAI, Speak has a global presence with offices in multiple cities and has been featured as the 'App of the Day' by Apple. The company aims to democratize high-quality language education and is hiring globally to teach English to billions.
Job Description
Speak is a language learning platform that aims to make language learning accessible to all through an AI-powered experience. They are seeking a Brand & PR Manager for Japan to define their brand identity, expand reach, and effectively communicate their products and values to Japanese consumers. The role involves strategic planning, data analysis, media engagement, and brand storytelling.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in brand marketing / PR
- Exceptional storytelling skills
- Strong data fluency
- Demonstrated ability to manage media relationships
- Native Japanese & Business English
- Independent operation with urgency
- Operating with sensitivity & ownership
- Startup experience is preferred
- Start-up experience strongly preferred
- App marketing experience preferred
Benefits
- Global team
- Impactful work
- Growth opportunity
- Supportive environment
