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Mercari

Peer-to-peer mobile marketplace for secondhand goods

Outreach Specialist - Driver of Research PR & Co-innovation

PR & CommunicationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must share the mission and values of Mercari Group and its companies.
  • The candidate must share and feel enthusiasm for Mercari R4D's mission statement.
  • The candidate must have experience in science communication or research public relations, or work experience in public relations, marketing, or branding.
  • The candidate must be interested in research and development.
  • The candidate must be able to advance discussions, communications, and arrangements with researchers and internal and external stakeholders.
  • The candidate must have the writing, negotiation, and presentation skills required to perform the work.
  • The candidate must have Japanese language proficiency at Independent level (CEFR B2).

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute the outreach strategy in collaboration with researchers, the Research Program Management Team, and Mercari's corporate public relations team.
  • Communicate research results and plan and direct exhibits at conferences and events in Japan and overseas.
  • Write press releases and handle interviews, inquiries, and media relations.
  • Plan and operate owned media platforms, including the R4D website and social media.
  • Drive research projects originating from outreach.
  • Discover new research themes and collaborators.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in research and development or research and development support at a university, company, public institution, or similar organization.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience managing teams or organizations.
  • English language proficiency at Independent level (CEFR B1) is preferred.
  • Willingness to communicate in English in writing and speech.

About the Company

Mercari

Peer-to-peer mobile marketplace for secondhand goods

Mercari operates a mobile peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. Users list items by taking photos in the app, and buyers complete purchases there, with payments held in escrow until receipt is confirmed. Revenue comes from seller fees (10% in Japan; 10% plus 3.6% buyer protection in the US), plus Merpay payments and promoted listings, plus shipping partnerships for integrated delivery. The platform differentiates itself through a simple mobile experience, escrow and buyer protection, shipping integration, and a broader marketplace including Mercari Shops for sellers, with a goal of extending product life and supporting a circular economy.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2013

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