Job: Assistant Program Director (DC)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields. She is also the former vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
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Job Position: Assistant Program Director (DC)
Job Details:
A well-established Japanese Media Company seeks an Assistant Program Director at their D.C.Office. The hiring company is the overseas branch of Japan’s largest commercial television network. This would be a great opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the broadcast journalism industry for those who are interested in international relations and media.
Your role with the company:
– Assist with daily news coverage in their Washington D.C. bureau.
– Assist reporters in their D.C. bureau to cover daily briefings of various US Government agencies and various think tank events, tracking and researching relevant stories, preparing on various news stories, simple videography, and transmitting video footage.
– Monitor daily news, collect information, set up interviews, and coordinate travel arrangements for any potential news projects or breaking news.
– Research, coordinate, translate (English/Japanese), edit and transmit news coverage, sports, and shows and other network affiliate
– Research news story ideas and create proposals and affiliates’ news programs on a daily basis
– Travel with reporter and cameraperson to cover breaking news (sometimes on a very short notice.)
– Occasional use of digital camera and other recording devices.
– Drive automobile, company van or rental car to transport production/news crew and production equipment during breaking news, assigned location shoots or when necessary.
– Monitor and maintain in-house media equipment
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: 34K~38K (Non-Exempt)
Working Hours:
Monday through Fri, Shift – 8am to 5pm, 10:30am to 7:30pm
(Overtime work and weekends work may happen if necessary. You need to be very flexible.)
Preferred Experience and Skills:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Media/Communication or any other related fields
– English and Japanese language (speaking and reading)
– A valid driver’s license and passport
– Some travel and a flexible schedule are required.
– Entry level welcome!!
How to apply:
To apply to this position, email me your resume and a cover letter as an MS Word attachment to mokumura@actus-usa.com.
Thank you!
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