Mar 7

Job: Associate Producer – NHK (Washington, D.C.)

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Positions: Associate Producer
Posted by: NHK
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-time

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) currently has an opening in its Washington bureau for the Associate Producer position. This entry-level position is a fantastic opportunity for those who are early in their journalism careers – you won’t get this kind of access anywhere else.

Responsibilities:

• Daily coverage of related agencies, including the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, the USTR and the IMF
• Weekly coverage of economic indicators and reports, such as unemployment numbers and the FOMC minutes
• Monitoring breaking US/international economic news
• Attendance at press briefings, policy speeches and think tank events around Washington
• Planning and producing feature stories with an eye towards 2016 coverage

Candidates will need to be energetic, interested in international economics, and have excellent communication and organizational skills. This is not a 9 to 5 job, so the successful candidates should also be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed. Most importantly, we are looking for team players who will do their very best to assist our Japanese correspondents, and who are capable of bridging the different cultures between American and Japan. Some experience in international affairs, economics or broadcast news production is a plus. Graduates with an economic field of study are strongly encouraged to apply. Japanese language proficiency is a big plus but not required.

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and resume to info@nhkdc.com. No calls, please – applicants who do call will be immediately disqualified.