Apr 24

Job: Economics News Assistant for Asahi Shimbun (Washington, D.C.)

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The Asahi Shimbun, Japan’s leading national daily newspaper, is looking for an economics news assistant at one of its three North American bureaus in Washington, D.C.  to assist in reporting on international economic trends, attend press briefings and light administrative work.  This is not a reporting or writing position.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred.
• Interest or background in covering U.S. and international economics and finance is highly desirable.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Japanese language is helpful but not necessary.

ROLES:

• Duties include assisting our Washington economics correspondent with articles by conducting thorough background research
• attending press briefings
• gathering news and views
• arranging interviews
• closely following developments in the area of international economics, including the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve.
• Some administrative support, such as transcribing interviews and other assignments, is also required.
• This is a reporting position with no article-writing or byline opportunities.

Compensation includes overtime pay, excellent medical/dental benefits, and 401(k). Salary: $33,000-$36,000.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email cover letter and resume to AsahiDC@nationalpress.com.

Deadline: Friday, May 7. No clips or phone calls, please.

Contact Information: Hiring Manager The Asahi Shimbun 1022 National Press Building Washington, D.C. 20045 AsahiDC@nationalpress.com