Job: Reporter/Research Assistant at The Yomiuri Shimbun (NY)
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Via jet alum Olivia Nilsson who will be leaving the position. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Reporter/Research Assistant at The Yomiuri Shimbun (NY)
Job Details:
The Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest newspaper, is seeking a Reporter / Research Assistant to work in their New York Bureau. A strong interest in journalism is the most important requirement. Japanese experience is not required.
The Reporter / Research Assistant will assist a Japanese correspondent in preparing articles that will be distributed in Japan. Job duties include doing research, doing interviews, and making transcripts. This is NOT a writing position.
The exact news beat for this reporter has not yet been determined, so please feel free to apply especially if you have an interest / experience in the following areas: business / economic news, political news, the United Nations / world news, sports news, etc.
Salary and benefits are good for an entry-level position. Hours are 9:30am – 6:30pm, with moderate overtime hours possible / probable depending on the news beat. The office is in Midtown East, NYC.
They are looking to hire for this position ASAP.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jacob Margolies at jacob.margolies@gmail.com.
If your cover letter and resume are not received by Tuesday, September 6th, your application will probably not be considered.
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