Media Planner - Rakuten Mobile, Inc. (Secondment)

Role summary

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Rakuten Mobile is seeking a Media Planner to plan, execute and optimize advertising campaigns that support customer acquisition, brand awareness and mobile-service growth. The role typically involves developing media strategies, managing budgets, coordinating with agencies and internal teams, analyzing campaign performance, and preparing reports and recommendations. Candidates should have practical experience in media planning, digital advertising or marketing, with strong analytical, communication and project-management skills. Knowledge of online and offline media channels, performance metrics and Japanese consumer behavior is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and contribute proactively in a fast-moving telecommunications environment. Business-level Japanese and English may be required, particularly because the position involves coordination across Rakuten and Rakuten Mobile.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, online advertising and telecommunications. Rakuten Mobile, Inc. operates the group’s mobile network and provides voice and data services to consumers and businesses in Japan. Rakuten’s ecosystem connects millions of customers with merchants, financial services and digital platforms, creating opportunities for cross-business marketing and data-driven customer engagement. The company is known for its English-language corporate environment, international workforce and emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship and internal mobility. Employees often collaborate across different businesses and countries, while working in a fast-paced setting focused on expanding Rakuten’s technology and service offerings.