Plang

🌐 Plang – Hiring Japan Marketing Manager (EdTech)
Plang, a fast-growing AI-powered EdTech startup,
is hiring a Japan Marketing Manager to lead our expansion in Japan! 🇯🇵
Let’s shape the future of language education together! 🚀

🏢 About Us
Plang is redefining English education with an AI-powered speaking-first experience.

Rather than rote memorization, we focus on building real communication skills
for practical use and confidence.

Since launching in 2019, we’ve grown quickly with investments from Kakao Ventures.
We expanded into Japan (2023) and Taiwan (2024),
and now we’re gearing up for Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Europe!

💼 Job Title
Japan Marketing Manager

🔧 Key Responsibilities
Lead marketing strategy for the Japanese market

Identify user needs and define GTM strategy

Conduct user research and market surveys

Run viral and referral campaigns

Plan and execute community-driven marketing

Manage content for Japanese social media (e.g., X, Instagram)

Optimize content for AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity

Develop SEO-focused content strategy

🎓 Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience in marketing, research, or campaign planning

Native-level Japanese OR Korean with deep knowledge of Japanese culture
(Must be eligible to work in Japan or Korea)

Strong understanding of Japanese trends and ability to localize insights

Self-starter with strong ownership and execution ability

🌟 Preferred Qualifications
Fast executor who can turn ideas into action

Experience with Japanese SNS (X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)

Familiarity with Japanese online culture and communities

Hands-on digital marketing experience (Google Ads, Yahoo! Ads, Apple Search Ads, etc.)

Japan-specific ad campaign execution experience

📋 Hiring Process
1️⃣ Resume Screening
2️⃣ 1st Interview (Role Fit)
3️⃣ 2nd Interview (Culture Fit)
4️⃣ Offer & Negotiation (Compensation, Start Date, Visa)