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As leader of Public Relations for Johnson Controls-HITACHI you will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of the Public Relations program for Hitachi Cooling & Heating, and the amplification of the company's advanced technology story across regional, national, and international news outlets. The role includes story creation and proactive media planning for news, trade and thought leadership outlets to help reinforce and amplify Hitachi as the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable Cooling & Heating technologies and solutions.

As the ideal candidate you will deeply love PR and understand its key role in creating, building and sharing a brand that the world will love. Positioning Hitachi as a Premium Japanese Brand & a Leader in Air Conditioning Technology & Solutions you will be adept at working across many countries with PR agencies & clearly understand how to deliver strong Share-Of-Voice with consistent messaging across numerous geographies.

Required

At least 10 years of experience and a successful track record in a Public

Relations/ Media Relations either in-house or from an agency

environment

Strong English language skills are a requirement. Japanese fluency or

Mandarin can be of benefit.

Experience working in a global, matrixed and cross-functional team with

multiple interdependencies and executive-level stakeholders

Strong track record in B2B and/or B2C Public Relations strategy

Proven people management experience in building & coaching a team to

drive external communications

Able to collaborate and influence in a matrix environment to effectively

balance regional and functional priorities for win-win results.

Preferred

Experience within HVAC industry is preferred or similar Consumer

Electronics / Household Appliance / Whitegoods products / Technology

sector / Engineering Companies / Industrial sector

Experience in PR Agency would be encouraged

Degree or equivalent in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations

Previous experience working with global & regional media outlets