Why we are hiring
ZenPromo is a marketing agency specializing in international markets, supporting Japanese companies in their global expansion through digital marketing. As demand for digital marketing continues to grow, we’re looking for motivated international students in the Kansai region who want to build their careers in Japan.
If you’re interested in digital marketing and eager to grow into a full-time marketer after graduation, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both digital marketing and cross-border business.
Main Duties
1. Digital Marketing Support
- Content creation
- Planning and drafting social media posts
- Basic image/video editing and production
2. Advertising & Data Analysis
- Assist with advertising report creation (data entry and basic analysis)
- Conduct competitive advertising research and collect case studies
3. Strategy & Proposal Support
- Gather media-related information
- Prepare and format strategic proposal materials
4. Administrative Support
- General support to the marketing team (Document preparation etc.)
- Prepare meeting minutes
- Support advertising operations and planning (depending on skills and experience)
Who We Are Looking For
Must-Have Skills
- Business-level English (TOEIC 850+) *Test score not required
- Ability to communicate and write in English
- Experience with Google Workspace (Google Spreadsheets, Slides, Docs etc.)
Preferred Skills
- Japanese language skills (JLPT N3 or better)
- Any digital marketing experience (e.g. Social Media, PPC, SEO, Influencer, Email etc.)
Personality
- Reliable & Growth-Oriented: Someone seeking long-term part-time employment in Japan with a clear interest in web marketing. We welcome someone who is motivated to grow with and transition into a full-time marketer after graduation.
- Logical Thinker with Strong Work Ethic: As a digital marketer, the ability to approach tasks in a structured and logical manner is vital. We expect our interns to work systemically to complete responsibilities with care and accuracy.
- Collaborative Team Player: Someone who communicates effectively within the ZenPromo team. With members from Japan and overseas, interns must respect cultural and language differences, communicate thoughtfully, and integrate smoothly into a collaborative work environment while contributing positively to team dynamics.
About Us
ZenGroup is an e-commerce company based in Osaka, Japan, with over 400 active employees across our headquarters and logistics centers. With a diverse workforce representing more than 34 nationalities, we support the international market in purchasing products from Japan and help Japanese companies sell their products overseas.
ZenGroup currently operates the following six services:
- ZenMarket: A proxy-buying platform that enables international customers to shop in their own language on major Japanese e-commerce sites such as Mercari, Yahoo Auctions, Yahoo Shopping, and more.
- ZenPlus: An e-commerce marketplace that connects over 3,000 small to mid-sized Japanese businesses with international customers.
- ZenPromo: A promotional service that helps Japanese companies refine their international marketing strategies and build global brand awareness.
- ZenPop: A monthly subscription box service offering curated stationery items that highlight Japanese kawaii culture and other cultural elements.
- ZenLink: An HTML tag-based service for Japanese e-commerce companies that enables their products to be purchased on ZenMarket, driving international web traffic to their stores.
- ZenStudio: A creative agency specializing in web design and video production, supporting businesses entering digital media or enhancing their e-commerce presence to meet modern trends.
Today, our platform has over 2 million registered users, is available in 19 languages, and serves customers in over 181 countries across six continents—delivering Japanese products to the world.
| Position | Digital Marketing Intern |
| Department | ZenPromo Department : 7 members Department Manager: 1 Digital marketers: 2 Domestic sales: 4 |
| Contract Type | Internship (Paid) *Permission for part-time work in Japan required |
| Positions Available | 1-2 people |
| Working Hours | ・Around 20 hours per week *Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:15 AM~ 7:15 PM. *Maximum working time per day is 7 hours and 45 minutes. *Saturdays and Sundays are non-working days. |
| Work Location | Head Office (Osaka Sakaisuji L Tower, 1-7-7 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka) *On-site |
| Access | Osaka Metro Chuo Line Sakaisuji Honmachi Station 6 mins |
| Hourly Wage | ¥1,250~ (Negotiable based on previous experience) |
| Other Allowances | Transportation allowance (Up to ¥20,000/month) |
| Days Off & Vacation Leave | Shift-based schedule (Monday–Friday) |
| Benefits | ・Business casual dress code（No suit required） ・Training system (job-specific, level-specific training) ・Free tea and coffee |
採用プロセス
Interview (45~60mins) – ZenPromo Team *in-person
*7-question logic test
