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Thom Fain

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Hi, I’m Thom Fain, an international Content Strategist with 15+ years helping US and Japanese brands grow audiences and engagement.

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Hi, I’m Thom Fain, an international Content Strategist with 15+ years helping US and Japanese brands grow audiences and engagement. I specialize in creating Western-friendly content that still respects Japanese business objectives, and I thrive on leading cross-cultural teams to deliver measurable results.

Based in Tokyo, I work across US and Japan markets, currently contributing as a professional broadcaster for CyberAgent and collaborating with Western media partners to drive global campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Professional Broadcaster · CyberAgent Inc.Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Deliver live English commentary for Wrestle Universe combat sports streaming platform, adapting content for international audiences while maintaining authentic Japanese cultural elements.

English PR & Content Producer · Bushiroad Inc.Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Drove international brand awareness for Stardom wrestling organization; grew English social media following by 10,215 with 1.9M engagements and 5.5M media views; managed Western media relationships; coordinated translations and subtitling for streaming events; collaborated with Japanese marketing to align campaigns.

Founder & Editorial Advisor · Monthly Puroresu LLCAug 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Built a digital brand from startup to 20K+ social media followers and 20K weekly readers through integrated content strategy and SEO optimization; led a global team of writers; produced 13 print issues over 4 years; managed e-commerce, web content strategy, and area photography/videography.

Copywriter · FreelanceJul 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Content Strategist · Fair.comMar 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos
Program Coordinator · University of WashingtonMay 2017 – Dec 2017 · 8 mos
Political Content Specialist · Gannett | USA TODAY NetworkFeb 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr
Content Strategist & Performance Marketer · FreelanceJan 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 11 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sociology (Minor: Journalism) · Texas State University2030 – 2012
Broadcasting + Creative Writing · Santa Monica College2020 – 2021
Associate of Arts in Journalism · Austin Community College2030 – 2010

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