Job: Staff Reporter – The Asahi Shimbun (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Staff Reporter (Defense)
Posted by: The Asahi Shimbun
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full Time
Here’s a position sent directly from the Asahi Shimbun:
The Asahi Shimbun is Japan’s leading national daily newspaper. Based in Tokyo, it has a circulation of nearly seven million. Its North American bureaus are located in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred). Background in foreign affairs and American politics is highly desirable. Interest in East Asia preferred. Japanese language is preferred.
Description
Duties include assisting our Washington-based correspondents with articles by conducting thorough background research, attending press briefings at the Pentagon and other government agencies, gathering news and views, arranging interviews, and closely following developments in the area of foreign affairs and politics. Some administrative support, such as transcribing interviews and other assignments, is also required.
Some domestic travel may be required. This is a reporting position with no article-writing or byline opportunities. Competitive benefit package includes overtime pay, excellent medical/dental benefits, commuting expenses, and 401(k). Position will be available immediately.
Requirement
Cover letter, resume, 2 recommendation letters.
Application Procedure
Please email the required documents to the email address below.
No clips or phone calls, please.
Contact Information
Hiring Manager
The Asahi Shimbun
National Press Building
Washington, D.C. 20045
AsahiDC@asahiam.com
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