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About Workato

Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato’s cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business. To learn more, visit www.workato.com

Why join us?

Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.

But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.

If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!

Also, feel free to check out why:

Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers

Responsibilities

Workato is looking for a proactive, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented individual to join our Japan team as a Communications Intern. This role will work closely with the Japan leadership team to support communications, research, digital-content, and website initiatives that advance Workato’s government relations and external-positioning priorities in Japan.

You will prepare high-quality communications materials, conduct research on Japan’s digital transformation agenda and relevant policy developments, and support leadership communications—including speaking preparation, briefing materials, digital content, and website updates.

Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, there will be opportunities to take on greater ownership of communications initiatives and research projects based on your interests, performance, and Workato Japan’s priorities.

[Minimum Commitment for Intern] 6-12 months internship:

During school term, at least 15 hours per week (except around exam periods where lesser time allowed)
During school vacation, less than 30 hours per week (within Workato Business Hours, 9am-6pm)

In this role, you will also be responsible to:

Researching and monitoring Japan’s digital transformation agenda, policy developments, and technology trends to identify issues and opportunities relevant to Workato
Preparing concise briefs, talking points, presentation materials, and updates to support Japan leadership’s meetings, external positioning, and thought-leadership activities
Drafting and editing digital communications content in English and Japanese, including social-media content, website copy, event summaries, and internal updates
Supporting the design, production, and maintenance of digital communications assets, including presentation materials, simple visual content, and WordPress website updates, guided by basic UI/UX and branding guidelines
Supporting content planning and maintaining a content calendar for priority communications initiatives
Maintaining organised research files, communications materials, content assets, and internal records for ongoing initiatives
Supporting ad hoc strategic communications and government-relations research projects as needed
Supporting external engagements and community events as needed

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills

Relevant training, degree, or experience in communications, digital marketing, public relations, business, public policy, technology, entrepreneurship, or a related field
Strong storytelling, research, writing, and presentation skills, with an interest in thought leadership, entrepreneurship, and Japan’s technology and innovation ecosystem
Experience or strong interest in digital content creation; Familiarity with website management, including WordPress updates, social media, website copy, and basic UI/UX principles is a plus.
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) and social-media platforms; familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva, basic web coding and Wordpress, AI productivity tools, Slack, and Zoom is a plus.
Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Able to work from the Tokyo Station office 1–2 days per week
Relevant experience through student organisations, marketing, PR, content creation, events, government, entrepreneurship, or business communities is beneficial but not required
Language Proficiency Requirement:
- Native-level proficiency in English.
- Native or business-fluent spoken and written Japanese (JLPT N1 preferred).

Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics

Reliable, proactive, and accountable – takes ownership and consistently follows through
Strong storyteller and communicator – turns complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives for different audiences
Organized and detail-oriented – manages multiple tasks, deadlines, and content assets effectively
Creative and digitally minded – interested in using content, design, and digital channels to build awareness and community
Curious about business, technology, entrepreneurship, and public policy – motivated to understand how Workato can contribute to Japan’s innovation agenda
Adaptable, proactive and eager to learn – open to feedback, new tools, and new ways of working, including AI tools
Professional with discretion and integrity – handles leadership communications and sensitive information responsibly

(REQ ID: 2936)