May 6

Job: Assistant Program Director – Fuji Television (Washington, D.C., USA)

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Positions: Assistant Program Director
Posted by: Fuji Television
Location:  Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Fuji Television, Japan’s largest commercial television network, through its US subsidiary, FujiSankei Communications International, seeks an Assistant Program Director to assist with daily news coverage in our Washington, DC bureau.

Assist reporters in our DC bureau to cover daily briefings of various US Government agencies including the White House, State Department, Department of Defense, congressional hearings, and various think tank events, tracking and researching relevant stories, preparing memos on various news stories, simple videography, and transmitting video footage to our Tokyo Headquarters.

This is a unique opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the broadcast journalism industry.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in international relations, US-Japan relations, the domestic politics of both the United States and Japan, and Japanese culture. He/she will also possess intermediate proficiency in speaking and reading Japanese. In addition, we seek a curious, forward-thinking individual who is able to work effectively under deadline, can digest significant amounts of information quickly, and works well with others.

Daily Tasks (not limited to):

• Monitor daily news of various Washington, DC government agencies, attend press conferences, symposia, etc.
• Monitor AP and Reuter news sources, newspapers, magazines, television monitors for current and breaking 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 for Fuji Television Network, Inc. and other network affiliates.
• Research news story ideas and create proposals for Fuji Television Network, Inc. and affiliates’ news programs on a daily basis.
• Travel with reporter and camera person to cover breaking news (sometimes on a very short notice.), presidential primary and general elections, and White House overseas travel.
• 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 (fiber transmission, ENG, tapes, etc.) for its condition and upgrade.

Qualifications:

• 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. May be required to work overtime, including weekends.

Application Process: Interested candidates should e-mail resumes to fujitvwdc@gmail.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.