[For 27th Graduating Class] Domestic No. 1 PR Company Announces Start of Summer Recruitment Main Entry

Vector Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hiroshi Nishie; TSE Prime: 6058; hereinafter "Vector") has begun accepting applications for its summer/fall recruitment for PR Consultants and SNS Marketers for the 27th graduating class.

This recruitment drive includes not only "Company Information Sessions" where participants can gain a systematic understanding of the PR industry and Vector's work, but also "Selection-Direct Information Sessions" that combine an information session with group discussion selection. Participants of the Selection-Direct Information Sessions will have their entry sheet submission waived, allowing them to proceed smoothly to the selection process.

Background of Summer Recruitment

Recently became interested in the PR industry

Returned from studying abroad and about to start a full-scale job search

Haven't yet found a company that satisfies you

Have received a job offer but are undecided

In today's job market, where early offers are becoming increasingly common, many students have received early offers but are not yet satisfied, have not thoroughly researched companies, and have recently discovered the PR industry, or have been focused on studying abroad or club activities and are now looking to seriously begin their job search.

In response to these student voices, Vector is conducting summer recruitment for the 27th graduating class. The program is designed to be broadly accessible, from those in the industry research stage to those who wish to proceed quickly to the selection process.

Company Information Session / Selection-Direct Information Session Content

Understanding the PR Industry and Vector's Work

We will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the entire communication industry, from the basics such as "What is PR?" and "What is the difference from advertising?", to Vector's business.

Case Studies of Strategic PR

Based on actual PR cases that have generated buzz in society, we will introduce how they moved people's hearts and created movements.

About Vector

We will convey the appeal of working at Vector, including our business content, career paths, and systems.

Q&A

You are free to ask any questions you may have about job content, selection, or company culture.

Recruitment Details

◆ Open Positions

PR Consultant / SNS Marketer

◆ Job Description

Plan, propose, and execute integrated communication strategies to "move people" by engaging with companies, brands, and social issues. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the core PR business companies within the Vector Group: Antil, Platinum, or Initial.

We support PR for a diverse range of clients, including corporations, government agencies, and local authorities, handling over 2,800 projects annually.

◆ Main Duties

- Sales Planning & Negotiation (Account) Client negotiation, proposal creation, presentations, project/budget management

- Strategy & Measure Planning (Consulting) Communication strategy planning, PR strategy planning, planning of information content (e.g., pop-up stores)

- Information Dissemination (Media Promote) Synergistically disseminate information rapidly using a combination of the latest methods suited to the times, such as media, influencers, short videos, AI, and SNS.

◆ Desired Candidate Profile

Those who enjoy change and can seize opportunities proactively

Those who enjoy achieving things as a team and can take the lead proactively

Those who want to grow from a young age in a fast-paced environment

Those who are sensitive to societal trends, including SNS and the latest trends

Those who want to create something from scratch or be involved in new business development

Vector Group's Recruitment Concept

Strength is, Everyone is a Leader

PR professionals who can thrive in the AI era are those who demonstrate leadership and drive progress by engaging others with their individuality.

Vector, which has led the expansion of the PR industry, continued to grow, and became Asia's largest PR company.

From overall marketing communication to new business development.

Here lies the opportunity to challenge yourself in creating value that moves people and changes society.

Won't you join us in growing together with supportive colleagues at Vector, embracing challenges with a positive attitude?

◆ About Vector Group

Vector Group is a PR company listed on the TSE Prime market. We serve a wide range of clients, including major domestic corporations, foreign-affiliated clients, and venture companies, handling approximately 3,000 projects annually.

Although we were a latecomer to the industry in Japan, we have achieved remarkable growth since our founding and have maintained the No. 1 position in industry performance and scale rankings for over 20 consecutive years. In 2024, we became the largest PR company in Asia and the 6th largest in the world.

Even as our company has grown, we have not forgotten our venture culture and mindset, and our characteristic is that we continuously create and drive transformation through new services and businesses within the company, leading the industry.

Furthermore, as a PR consultant, you will not only promote good products to the world but also have the opportunity to be involved in new business development from your first year, with the ultimate goal of becoming a business leader or president of a subsidiary.

We await colleagues who will create new value in the world and help Vector grow together.

*Global Top 250 PR Agency Ranking 2024

◆ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What kind of experiences do students who join the company have?

A. (Examples of those who joined in the past 2 years)

Studying abroad / Long-term internships at domestic and international companies (e.g., TV stations, brand PR departments, management agencies) / Entrepreneurship (video production, SNS management, educational content, AI, etc.) / Backpacking, etc.

Q. Can I be involved in new business development from my first year as a new graduate?

Of course, it is possible.

Vector supports employees with entrepreneurial aspirations who wish to become entrepreneurs in the future or be involved in new business development. In the "Vectorpreneur 2025" new business competition held within the company, an employee in their first year won the competition and received prize money. The business is currently being developed at Antil.

Became a subsidiary president in their first year as a new graduate

Became a core member of a new business in their second year as a new graduate

Q. Can I work with a high degree of discretion from a young age?

From your first year, you will be assigned to projects that have a significant impact on the world and are rewarding. While seniors will always be there to provide support, you may also be entrusted with frontline responsibilities. We fully support employees who want to grow from a young age.

Q. What are Vector's strengths?

A. Our strength lies in creating buzz in the world by combining advertising and PR to engage various touchpoints.

With approximately 50 group companies, we can efficiently disseminate corporate information by combining optimal methods such as the domestic No. 1 press release distribution platform "PR TIMES," the first taxi window signage implemented in Japan, corporate website production, casting, and SNS management.

Furthermore, we have strengths not only in the "awareness" aspect of information dissemination but also in advertising delivery that leads to subsequent actions such as "purchases" and "store visits."

PR consultants work as a team to be responsible for a single company, handling everything from "strategy design" and "awareness acquisition" to contributing to the company's figures.

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