Thanks to JET alum Scott Dixon, a reporter at Kyodo News, for passing this along. Incidentally, Scott mentioned that he actually found his current job thanks to JETwit.
Note: If you found your job via JETwit, send an email to jetwit [at] jetwit.com to let me know. This kind of info can be really helpful, and I have no other way of tracking whether JETwit is helping except for when people reach out and tell me. Yoroshiku!
• DESCRIPTION
Kyodo News America, Inc. is currently seeking an assistant sports correspondent for its New York bureau. Applicant should have knowledge about sports, sports rules, sports regulations, sports history and a basic familiarity with players’ backgrounds. Knowledge of Japanese players, especially baseball, is highly desired.
Primary duties include assisting Japanese editors and correspondents through research on current sports issues, attending press briefings and occasionally covering sports events in the New York area. Administrative tasks include writing, corresponding, editing, planning logistics for reporters, as well as arranging for, conducting and transcribing interviews.
Writing opportunities, with bylines, are possible for Kyodo’s English service.
This is a full time position. Working hours are typically 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Monday – Friday, with opportunities for paid overtime on occasion, depending on work load and season.
• QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated interest in sports required. Experience in Japan and Asian issues desired. Journalism experience and Japanese language ability is a plus, but not required.
• KYODO NEWS
Kyodo News, founded in 1945, is the leading news agency in Asia. Kyodo News America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Kyodo News. Most Japanese newspapers and radio-TV stations subscribe to Kyodo. Kyodo News publishes in Japanese, Chinese, English and Korean.
Website: http://home.kyodo.co.jp
• APPLICATION PROCESS
Please address all correspondence to Hideo Miyawaki, Kyodo News, New York Bureau Chief. Resume and cover letter should be emailed to: nyjob@kyodonews.com
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Awesome… I applied, and really hoping to hear some good news.