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About the role
Pinterest brings millions of people the inspiration to create a life they love. As an Editor for Japan, you will help Pinners discover relevant ideas through high-quality content curation, Japanese-language editorial writing and trend-led experiences.
You will work with regional and global Editorial partners, Japan Creator Partnerships, Product and Sales to improve content quality, support business needs and bring Japanese seasonal and cultural trends to life on Pinterest.
What you’ll do
Curate visually compelling, culturally relevant and inclusive content for Japanese Pinners across a range of categories including Entertainment, Art, Fashion or Beauty and seasonal moments.
Execute editorial programming from content selection, Japanese copywriting and visual assets handling through launch, performance review and optimization.
Create, edit and review Japanese headlines, descriptions, articles, page copy, emails and localized materials for accuracy, natural expression, brand consistency and local relevance.
Plan and develop optimized web or email contents for the Japanese audience.
Curate content that supports client and business needs while maintaining a useful, inspiring Pinner experience.
Use platform data, search behavior and market signals to identify trends, audience needs and opportunities to improve content quality and new-user acquisition.
Share performance insights and editorial recommendations with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
Use AI tools to improve research, analysis and workflow efficiency, while independently validating output for accuracy, cultural nuance, quality and brand safety; own final editorial decisions.
Manage multiple priorities and stay current on Japanese trends, creators, brands, publishers and audience behavior, particularly among Gen Z.
What we’re looking for
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in editorial, content, curation, publishing, media, marketing, lifestyle, technology or a similarly fast-paced consumer environment.
Native-level Japanese, plus business-level English for global collaboration.
Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of the Japanese content market, consumer behavior and local trends.
A data-informed, customer-centered approach to analyzing content performance and turning insights into action.
Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and critically evaluate the quality and appropriateness of outputs.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently, communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
Experience with CMS tools, Google Workspace and Excel or similar tools.
Experience with Canva, Figma or Adobe Photoshop; SEO-oriented content development is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
Relocation Statement:
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
As such, this role will need to be in the office or in front of our customers for in-person collaboration, typically 2 days per week, and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance to our Tokyo City based office.
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