Head of Corporate Communications, Japan

优缺点分析

角色解读

• Move into regional APAC or global corporate communications leadership roles.
• Transition into broader corporate affairs, including public affairs or investor relations.
• Develop deeper expertise in digital communications and change management.
• Develop and execute Japan corporate communications strategies aligned with global and APAC priorities.
• Manage media relations, corporate storytelling, executive communications, and crisis communications.
• Act as strategic advisor to senior leadership, including Japan President and executive committee.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and cross-functional alignment across business units and regions.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English for effective bilingual communication.
• -12 years of corporate communications experience with expertise in media relations, crisis management, and executive communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to operate independently in a matrix organization.
• Stakeholder management and ability to advise senior leaders.

申请策略

• Tailor cover letter to show understanding of Henkel's business and culture, emphasizing your strategic value.
• Prepare to discuss specific examples of leading communications campaigns and handling crises.
• Emphasize 8-12 years of corporate communications experience with specific examples of media relations and crisis management.
• Highlight experience advising C-suite executives and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Showcase bilingual capability (native Japanese and business English) and in-house communications roles.
• Include any experience in multinational companies or FMCG/industrial sectors.
• If not already, gain experience in digital communications and social media strategy.
• Develop crisis simulation or issues management case studies to demonstrate readiness.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking by linking your actions to business impact and stakeholder alignment.
• Show cultural awareness and ability to navigate multinational environments.
• How would you align Japan corporate communications with global and APAC priorities?
• Describe a time you managed a crisis communication situation. What was your approach and outcome?
• How do you build relationships with senior leaders and advise them on communications?
• Can you give an example of a successful internal change communication initiative you led?
• How do you handle media relations in a sensitive situation, such as a product recall or negative press?