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The Role
Manage internal communication channels, advise on employee engagement strategies, support events, and ensure consistent messaging. Must be bilingual in Japanese and English.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.
Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.
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TEAM
The Employee Engagement, Events, and Communications Assistant Manager role sits on the Woven by Toyota Communications & Marketing team and reports to the Head of Global Internal Communications. The Communications & Marketing team supports Woven by Toyota’s business, ensuring our purpose, vision, mission, and values are clearly communicated and embraced by all stakeholders. The team is a critical player in supporting Woven by Toyota’s role in Toyota’s transformation into a mobility company.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Woven by Toyota is seeking a bilingual, creative, and highly organized Employee Engagement, Events, and Communications Assistant Manager to join our Internal Communications team in Japan.
In this role, you’ll shape a connected, informed, and inspired employee experience by managing internal digital communication channels and supporting internal engagement initiatives. You are a strong storyteller in both Japanese and English, with an eye for detail and a passion for helping people feel connected - whether through engaging employee interviews, Slack communities, or thoughtfully supported internal events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with business leaders to advise on communications strategies and tactics to drive employee engagement within lines of businesses
- Support and advise business teams on communications for internal events such as Town Halls, Global All Hands, and employee events
- Manage the internal editorial calendar, aligning stories with business milestones and global communication goals
- Write and publish internal news articles, intranet posts, digital flyers, Slack posts, and updates in both Japanese and English
- Manage channel content and engagement, ensuring timely, relevant, and employee-centric communication
- Plan and execute local employee experiences such as Family & Friends Day and office activations in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Maintain and update content on the intranet platform and consult with teams to optimize their pages for engagement
- Ensure consistency in tone, timing, and messaging across all internal channels
- Collaborate closely with the global Communications & Marketing team and cross-functional partners to deliver coordinated communications
- (Bonus) Contribute creative ideas and content formats, including videos, visuals, or podcast-style features
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, event coordination, or related roles
- Professional-level Japanese and English fluency, with strong writing and editing skills in both languages
- Experience working with internal digital tools like Notion, Staffbase, and Slack
- Proven ability to support and advise on employee events with strong attention to communication strategy and execution
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to work across cultures and time zones
- Attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work
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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
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The Company
What We Do
Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.
