United States onlyAt Yohana, we’re finding new ways for technology and design to lighten our loads, reclaim our time, and improve our well-being. We want it all. A career and home. Family and friends. Health and wellness. But actually having it all can leave us feeling overloaded. And research shows it. 43% of people struggle with decision-making. 66% say overload affects their work, and 62%, their interpersonal relationships.
Technology was supposed to help by making us more efficient. But the faster we get things done, the more we take on, and our well-being falls to the bottom of the list. Yohana is on a mission to make balance a priority – and do it joyfully.
It’s a meaningful product challenge: helping society reclaim time and make space for joy through technology and design. That’s what the team at Yohana is solving for every day, and we have a lot of fun doing it. With leadership from big tech like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and hypergrowth startups like Nest, Waymo, TaskRabbit, and Casper, we’re motivated to make the world a happier place. Join us!
About PanasonicWELL:
Launched in July 2023, PanasonicWELL is building an ecosystem of solutions to enable families to live well. We’re leading with innovation and technology to enhance businesses and products that help people everyday. The
ecosystem will serve families through new and existing hardware products with a software-enabled experience, industry-leading Responsible AI with utmost privacy, and human beings serving where technology cannot.
PanasonicWELL will incubate new brands and future products focused on health, wellness, and wellbeing, enhance existing businesses by building a unified platform to service customers, and train next-generation employees to learn
new technology and solutions.
With leadership from big tech like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and hyper growth startups like Nest, Waymo, TaskRabbit, and Casper, we’re motivated to make the world a happier and healthier place for modern families.
PanasonicWELL is a division of Panasonic Holdings Corporation. Our position within a global Consumer Electronics and Services company makes this opportunity one that is rich with world-class capability and game-changing possibilities. Join us!
About The Role:
PanasonicWELL is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to lead Communications for our Japan team. As a pivotal member of our organization, this position entails crafting and executing both internal and external communication strategies while fostering employee engagement initiatives across our global team in Japan and the US. The chosen candidate will play a vital role in establishing collaboration between Japan and US teams, while supporting key
business objectives across markets. The ideal candidate is fluent in both Japanese and English and is available to work from Tokyo as needed. We seek a strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, outstanding verbal and interpersonal abilities, and a penchant for thriving in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Above all, we desire someone who is deeply passionate about creating solutions to help modern families thrive.
PanasonicWELL is able to employ individuals who reside in (or that are willing to relocate to) the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
What You’ll Do:
● Work closely with senior executives to ensure all employees are well-informed of the company's goals, milestones, and engagement activities
● Coach leadership on communications strategies, make sure the communication team acts as a true partner to the business
● Support Global Head of Internal and External Communications on strategic communications planning that spans the US and Japan
● Create and drive PanasonicWELL Japan’s internal communications strategy aligned to company goals and objectives
● Lead a team of 3 junior team members
● Work with our leaders and teammates in Japan to share communications best practices and support the organization’s goal to build an organization and culture that enables transformational change
● Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with the company's objectives and values.
● Collaborate cross-functionally across teams to inform and align the integrated go-to-market campaigns and
seasonal opportunities
● Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand voice across all communication
channels.
● Extend external storytelling to the internal audience and support on select external PR initiatives that amplify our brand
- Work collaboratively with other functions, including Strategy, Brand and Panasonic relations to amplify brand and reputation campaigns
● Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication efforts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
What You’ll Bring:
- 7+ years of experience working in PR and communications teams in tech-, lifestyle- and/or family-focused companies. International experience is a plus.
● Fluent in Japanese and English
● Comfort working in fast-growing, fast-paced companies
● A passion for creative storytelling and an aversion for cookie-cutter PR tactics
● An appreciation/understanding of how social media works with press to help stories travel
● Experience translating quantitative and qualitative data into communication strategies
● Experience briefing creative and content creation teams
● Comfortable presenting to executive-level leadership
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
What We Offer:
The future of work at PanasonicWELL is flexibility. Like many other leading Silicon Valley based businesses, we follow a hybrid workplace model post-pandemic. We believe this model is consistent with our goals of fostering a highly
collaborative culture, promoting employee well-being, and developing a workplace that is engaging, equitable, and innovative.
Local (Bay Area) employees are expected to come into the office on Mondays & Wednesdays and optional on the other days of the week. Fully remote (Work From Home) employment may be available for select positions.
This position is eligible for participation in our employee bonus program. Grade level and salary ranges are determined primarily through the scope and complexity of the role along with a review of the applicant’s experience and skills, as well as alignment with geographic market data and equity with other team members.
Employee benefits include:
● Opportunity to join a hyper-growth startup on a mission to make well-being attainable for modern families
● Competitive compensation
● Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA)
● 401(k) with employer match
● Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
● Supplemental Medical Coverage
● Unlimited PTO
● 12 Company Holidays
● Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
● Paid Caregiver Leave
● Employee Assistance Program
● Group and 1-on-1 Career Coaching
● Pet Insurance
● Casual Dress Code
● Catered Lunch & Snacks
● Discounts on Panasonic products
● Company Social Events
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety-sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest.
