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I’m Yukari Nagata, a journalist-turned-communications strategist based in Kobe, Japan. I blend investigative reporting with brand storytelling to craft messages that resonate across B2B SaaS, government PR, and airline brands, leveraging media, LinkedIn, and narrative to build trust. Currently freelancing, I support corporate and personal branding, write for leading web media, and train AI models in Japanese language and tone. I fuse traditional reporting skills with modern, next-gen communication platforms to help brands connect with audiences.…I’m Yukari Nagata, a journalist-turned-communications strategist based in Kobe, Japan. I blend investigative reporting with brand storytelling to craft messages that resonate across B2B SaaS, government PR, and airline brands, leveraging media, LinkedIn, and narrative to build trust. Currently freelancing, I support corporate and personal branding, write for leading web media, and train AI models in Japanese language and tone. I fuse traditional reporting skills with modern, next-gen communication platforms to help brands connect with audiences.

Yukari Minai Nagata

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I’m Yukari Nagata, a journalist-turned-communications strategist based in Kobe, Japan. I blend investigative reporting with brand storytelling to craft messages that resonate across B2B SaaS, government PR, and airline brands, leveraging media, LinkedIn, and narrative to build trust. Currently freelancing, I support corporate and personal branding, write for leading web media, and train AI models in Japanese language and tone. I fuse traditional reporting skills with modern, next-gen communication platforms to help brands connect with audiences.…I’m Yukari Nagata, a journalist-turned-communications strategist based in Kobe, Japan. I blend investigative reporting with brand storytelling to craft messages that resonate across B2B SaaS, government PR, and airline brands, leveraging media, LinkedIn, and narrative to build trust. Currently freelancing, I support corporate and personal branding, write for leading web media, and train AI models in Japanese language and tone. I fuse traditional reporting skills with modern, next-gen communication platforms to help brands connect with audiences.

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I’m Yukari Nagata, a journalist-turned-communications strategist based in Kobe, Japan. I blend investigative reporting with brand storytelling to craft messages that resonate across B2B SaaS, government PR, and airline brands, leveraging media, LinkedIn, and narrative to build trust.

Currently freelancing, I support corporate and personal branding, write for leading web media, and train AI models in Japanese language and tone. I fuse traditional reporting skills with modern, next-gen communication platforms to help brands connect with audiences.

Skills

Branding

Adobe InDesign

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

PR Manager (Corporate Communications Specialist) at Voice, Inc.

November 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024

Led corporate communications and public relations initiatives, shaping messaging for stakeholders and coordinating media relations; collaborated on strategic branding and content across channels.

AI Trainer at Voice, Inc.

November 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024

Provided and audited Japanese training data; corrected AI-generated sentences; performed voice acting to help AI learn natural Japanese tone and intonation.

Freelance Communications at Freelance

August 1, 2024 - Present

Work with Japanese startups on media relations, press release writing, and utilization case study articles.

Social Media Support at Freelance

August 1, 2024 - Present

Supporting professionals and companies in using LinkedIn for branding; providing strategic advice, post content review, and writing support tailored to target audience.

Web Writer at Freelance

August 1, 2024 - Present

Wrote contributing articles for major web media and produced articles for companies; edited articles for major web media in Japanese.

Brand Engagement Department Supervisor at Japan Airlines Co., Ltd

October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

In charge of renewal and updating of the corporate website (SDGs), content for in-flight magazines and integrated reports; prepared and checked text for publications, including CEO interviews and photography for reports.

Economic Research and Public Relations Specialist at Consulate-General of Japan in Chongqing

May 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018

Responsible for economic research in Southwest China; conducted interviews with media and local government and prepared reports; handled interviews for the Consul General and exhibited at events to raise presence of Japanese companies.

News Reporter at The Yomiuri Shimbun

April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015

Covered a wide range of events, including incidents and personalities; conducted interviews in English.

News Reporter at Shizuoka Shimbun

April 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015

Reported on a broad array of events; conducted interviews; produced English-language content.