Coto World Inc. is a leading provider of Japanese-language education and services based in Tokyo. Since 2000, we have grown from a small volunteer group into a vibrant organization that helps over 16,000 international residents “live and thrive” in Japan. Through Coto Academy, Coto School Finder, and Coto Work, we provide language skills, visa support, and career opportunities to help you build a successful life in Japan.

We are looking for a creative, tech-savvy, and culture-obsessed Social Media & Content Marketing Intern to help us tell the story of life in Japan to a global audience.

Your Role

As a Marketing Intern, you will join our Marketing Team, a group of creative individuals who share a passion for learning, sharing ideas, and constant growth. You will be part of making a real change in how we connect with our community.

Your internship will primarily focus on two core disciplines, but through guided mentorship and your own progress, you may have the opportunity to evolve into other specialized marketing projects.

• Social Media Marketing: Create high-value, authentic content for Coto Academy’s social media channels that resonates with students, professionals, and Japan-enthusiasts. 

• Written Content Marketing: Focus on scaling cotoacademy.com by producing high-quality blog content designed to drive organic traffic. You will research and write articles that answer the burning questions of those moving to Japan, helping us grow our website’s authority and reach a global audience.

Requirements

・Be a student enrolled in a university or graduate school

・Be proficient in both English and/or Japanese (One language being at business level or above and the other being at conversational level or above).

・Have good communication skills and the ability to work responsibly.

・Be able to work three or more days a week (within Mon-Fri, days and hours negotiable)

Preferred Skills

・Have experience living or studying abroad, or have experience working in English at a professional capacity.

・For Social Media Intern: Experience in CapCut, Canva, or other native platform editing tools.

・For Content Marketing Intern: Experience in blog writing, SEO, or CMS. 

・ Conversational Japanese is a plus to help navigate the academy and interview staff.

Place of Work

We believe in flexibility and the power of face-to-face collaboration. The Marketing Team adopts a hybrid work model, where we work remotely for three days a week and in Coto Japanese Academy for two days a week.

To Apply 

Ready to help us build the future of Japanese language learning? Please send your resume along with a quick introduction of yourself to marketing@cotoacademy.com