Job: Staff Reporter – The Asahi Shimbun (D.C.)
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Position: Staff Reporter (Defense/Foreign Affairs)
Posted by: The Asahi Shimbun
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-time
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 preferable). Background in foreign affairs and domestic politics is highly desirable. Interest in East Asia preferred. Japanese language is preferred but not required.
Description
Duties include assisting our Washington-based correspondents with articles by conducting thorough background research, attending Pentagon press briefings, gathering news and views, arranging interviews, and closely following developments in the area of defense, 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. Compensation includes overtime pay, excellent medical/dental benefits, commuting expenses, and 401(k). Position will be available immediately.
Application Procedure
Please email cover letter and resume. No clips or phone calls, please.
Contact Information
Hiring Manager
The Asahi Shimbun
National Press Building
Washington, D.C. 20045
AsahiDC@asahiam.com
5 Jobs in International Education
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(1) Education Abroad Advisor Position Opening at the Univ. of North Carolina Wilmington
· Advise and support students on education abroad programs including inquiry, application processing, reentry, and academic articulations.
· Liaise with academic department internship coordinators, create international internship resources, and advise students about international internship and other applied learning opportunities.
· Maintain and support online database for education abroad participation and initiatives.
· Assist with outreach and promotion of education abroad opportunities.
· Conduct site visits to partner institutions and program sites abroad.
· Ability to work effectively with faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members (i.e. parents).
Minimum Requirements:
· A master’s degree or its academic equivalent.
· Experience living, working, or studying abroad.
· Two years’ professional experience working in education abroad for higher education.
· Experience advising higher education students on education abroad offerings.
· Experience with management and maintenance of an online database system.
· Excellent command of the English language, written and oral, and effective interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with people from numerous countries and cultures.
· Detail-oriented and able to work independently without direct supervision.
· Ability to work effectively with faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students, administrators, staff, and off-campus community members. (i.e. parents)
· Willingness to periodically travel domestically and internationally.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
· Experience thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience advising higher education students on education abroad offerings in Africa, the Middle East, or continental Europe.
· Proficiency in the following computer tools and applications:
o Database management software, such as Terra Dotta
o SharePoint
o Contribute
o InDesign
o Select Survey
o Adobe Acrobat Professional
· A record of active participation in appropriate organizations (such as NAFSA, Forum on Education Abroad, EAIE, and their state and regional affiliates).
· Proficiency in a foreign language.
Job: Online IT English Language Sensei – Lang-8 (Japan or Remote)
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Position: Online IT English Language Sensei
Posted by: Lang-8
Location: Tokyo, Japan OR Remote
Contract: Varies
Lang-8, Inc, the makers of Lang-8.com and HiNative.com, two of the largest social networks for language and cultural exchange on the web, are releasing a new English language course for IT businessmen. We’re still very much a startup here at Lang-8, and we’re looking for Senseis to help us give English education the startup treatment here in Japan. If you’re interested in tech, language, and connecting with people from around the world, we hope you’ll drop us a line.
We’re looking for young professionals with either experience or a strong interest in the IT industry. Teaching experience and Japanese language skills are also pluses.
Requirements:
- Native English speaker
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Flexible availability
- Basic knowledge of computers and smartphones
Conditions:
- Rate: ¥1500 – ¥2500 / hour (Based on experience)
- Ideally teachers will be available for at least a short amount of time daily, M – F
We really think that the best way to learn a language is through continual output and feedback from native speakers of your target language. This is a flexible position that has the potential to be as much (or as little) work as you are available for.
Application: If you’re interested, please say hello at support@hinative.com. If you live nearby in Tokyo (Ebisu) and just want to stop by to hear more about HiNative and Lang-8, drink some free coffee, or just chat about languages and tech, we’d still love to hear from you!
Job: Nonprofit Manager – Japan Center for International Exchange (NY)
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Position: Nonprofit Manager
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange
Location: New York City, New York
Contract: Full-Time
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) is a leading nonprofit organization in the field of US-Japan relations that conducts exchanges, dialogues, and study projects involving policymakers and policy researchers from both sides of the Pacific. JCIE/USA is seeking a full-time manager for its 8-person office in New York City who will report to the executive director. The job requires considerable flexibility and organization, and the duties are wide-ranging, including hands-on management of office operations as well as work on individual programs.
Responsibilities:
- Financial management
- Overseeing accounting system and processes
- Preparing budgets and financial reports; managing reporting for annual audit, etc.
- Assist with financial budgeting, reporting, and information-sharing with JCIE’s Tokyo office
- Nonprofit management
- Assist with overall operations of the organization
- Involvement with grantwriting, fundraising, etc., as needed
- Administer day-to-day office operations, including benefits/human resources
- Program support
- Help run exchanges and other programs as needed
- Occasional event organizing
Required Qualifications:
- Interest in nonprofit management, international affairs, and US-Japan relations
- Previous experience in financial management, preferably with knowledge of nonprofit finances
- English fluency necessary, Japanese language skills a strong plus
- Strong organizational skills
- Work permission necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a bicultural office environment, cultural sensitivity, and an understanding of Japanese business practices
- Strong writing skill
Application Process: Please email cover letter and resume to Ms. Kiyoko Shiromasa at info@jcie.org.
Job: Educational Director – Aozora Gakuen Preschool (NY)
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Position: Educational Director
Posted by: Aozora Gakuen Preschool
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Contract: Full-Time
Brooklyn Aozora Gakuen (Blue Sky Preschool) is a bilingual Japanese daycare / preschool in Brooklyn, founded in 2012. We provide a balanced Japanese-English early childhood education for children living in the multicultural, progressive urban environment of New York City. Our emphasis is not only on teaching the children Japanese values, morals and spirit, but also on instilling a world perspective through activities derived from American and international cultures.This year, Aozora Gakuen is in an exciting phase of growth as it evolves from a residential-based group family daycare to a center-based preschool with more classes and students.
We are now seeking an experienced, creative and progressive-thinking educator to lead the growth of our daycare and preschool programs as the Educational Director. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and be a great motivator and supervisor. The Educational Director will be responsible for the continued development and supervision of our educational approach, bilingual curriculum, community outreach, and classroom management. As Aozora Gakuen is a young and growing school, a hands on problem solver with a flexible and creative mindset will be the ideal candidate. Working closely with the Founder/Managing Director, this is an opportunity to use your talent and experience, to help build a school, loved by the students and at the heart of a thriving multi-cultural Japanese community.
Requirements
- Master Degree in early childhood education or related field of study and a State Education Department Teacher Certification
- Minimum of eight years of successful experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age
- New York State Teaching Certification in Nursery – 6, K – 6, Birth – 2 or Special Education
- Excellent communication skill in both English and Japanese
- Computer skill and literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Full-time
- Knowledge and understanding of bilingual education is preferable
Application Process: E-mail a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position, your resume and salary requirements to Miho Nishimaniwa (miho@aozoragakuen.com). Please indicate “Educational Director Position” in the subject line of email.
Job: English Teacher – Senshu Matsudo Junior High School (Japan)
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Position: English Teacher
Posted by: Senshu Matsudo Junior and Senior High School
Location: Chiba, Japan
Contact: Full-Time; One-year renewable contract
Responsibilities: Plan curriculum, conduct meetings, work with a Japanese team teacher, and participate in school events (some on Saturdays).
Requirements: Proper visa, native English speaker, BA, two years teaching experience at the junior high or high school school level in Japan, and Word/Excel skills required. TESL/TEFL/TESOL certification preferred. SCHOOL PREFERS THAT APPLICANT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN JAPAN.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 working hours/week, 15-17 teaching/class hours/week, 5 days/week, 08:00-16:00. Salary: 330,000yen/month.
Accommodation: Not included.
Benefits: Paid holidays, paid vacation, transportation allowance, and health insurance.
Application Process: Application deadline February 23, 2016. Position begins April, 2016. Apply by postal mail or e-mail with CV/resume, photo, letters of recommendation, and passport page. Inquiries can be made by email, but please send CV/resume and other documents by post. Please contact:
Yumi Matsugaki
Senshu Matsudo Junior Senior High School
2-3621 Kamihongo, Matsudo City, Chiba, Japan 271-8585
matsugaki.yumi@senshu-u-matsudo.ed.jp
Job: Online Bilingual Language Tutor – 24/7 MyTutor (Anywhere)
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Position: Online Bilingual Language Tutor
Posted by: 24/7 MyTutor
Location: Anywhere
Contract: Varies
This is a 247 Online Tutoring Marketplace where members from all places choose their favorite lesson or service directly and cheaply through the displayed course and service lists. They can get more qualified lessons or services by choosing or buying what they much prefer through dealing directly with tutors around the world. Please click here to learn more about 24/7 MyTutor.
Position:
- Online Language Teaching Job ( English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese ) on Skype
- Language-oriented Jobs ( Proofreading & Editing, Voice-Over, Translation, Interpretation )
We pursue bilingual tutors who can basically speak two languages and have experience in teaching language to Korean, Japanese students and more (students from other countries) on Skype or other virtual video system. Our online tutoring marketplace is at starting point, but we expect lots of tutors worldwide to create their own business and get high profits on this site.
Requirements:
- Online tutoring experience on Skype
- Interactive and positive attitude ( having ownership by managing customers and lessons)
- Reliable responsibility ( Keep on time all time for accepted lessons )
- Basic Computer and Skype Skills
Condition:
- Tutor fee is equivalent to 75% of the lesson / service fee, regardless of tutor’s experience.
- Tutors who have registered on this site should basically set their lessons and services at a base starting price of $10 ~ Max $20 per lesson/ task. Arranging the starting price is different depending on the tutor’s experience and licenses
247mytutor.net pursues that customers get the best lessons cheaply and directly and tutors get the best profits equally
Application: Submit a tutor application for by clicking here. If you have any questions, you may email admin@247mytutor.net or send a message via Skype to admin.247mytutor.
Job: Freelance Writer – Bloomberg BNA (Japan)
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Position: Freelance Writer
Posted by: Bloomberg BNA
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Salary: Hourly – Based on Experience
Bloomberg BNA, a subsidiary of Bloomberg producing legal and business information, seeks a freelance correspondent in Tokyo to cover regulatory and legal news from Japan relevant to a legal audience and to multinational corporations.
Applicants must have several years reporting experience working on daily deadlines for English-language publications. Must be able to work well independently and be aggressive when it comes to pitching story ideas to numerous editors. Areas covered include tax policy, trade, environment, infrastructure, data security, finance, labor and human resources.
Qualifications required include writing on daily deadline for U.S.-based readership, proven knowledge of government and legal processes, ability to write clearly and concisely about complex topics, and a highly developed nose for news. Freelance positions offer a competitive pay rate commensurate with experience, and correspondents will be expected to file stories on a regular basis.
Please click here to apply.
7 Jobs in International Education
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Via Carleen Ben (Oita). Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
(1) Temporary_Berklee on the Road Assistant, Berklee College of Music, Boston MA
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> Under the supervision of the assistant director for global initiatives for
> Berklee on the Road (BOR) and assistant director of global initiatives for
> Berklee Latino (BL), this position will have responsibilities to support
> the daily operations of the BOR and BL application processes, and provide
> customer service and applicant advising relevant to the application process.
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> Duties and Responsibilities
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> Perform the daily download and processing of applications for GI programs.
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> Perform regular maintenance of records in the FileMaker Pro database
> system, reconciling data across all departmental platforms, and providing
> reporting as requested.
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> Consistently monitor the BOR and BL email accounts, in consultation with
> the appropriate GI staff.
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> Answer inquiries about the BOR and BL programs both verbally and in writing
> using clear and professional language. For bilingual candidates, this may
> include providing English/Spanish translations as needed
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> Maintain a high level of communication with the supervisors to obtain
> project specifications and expectations, and provide deliverable deadlines.
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> The temporary assistant may be asked to instruct staff in systems and
> software use and develop instructional documentation for systems users; to
> support the office of global initiatives’ front line reception; or to
> perform other duties as assigned.
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> Qualified candidates will have experience that shows they have strong
> interpersonal skills and are motivated, highly organized, attentive to
> detail, sensitive to confidential information, mature, and responsible.
> Additionally, candidates will have a demonstrated background in Macintosh
> desktop and cloud-based publishing tools; and systems such as Microsoft
> Word, Microsoft Excel, Filemaker Pro, and Mail.
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> Demonstrated capacity to develop & maintain effective working relationships
> with individuals & organizations reflecting a broad range of identities,
> perspectives & experiences.
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> Languages
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> English (required) and Spanish (strongly preferred).
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> Required Experience
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> Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s of Music or knowledge of
> contemporary music preferred.
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> Strong proficiency with technological systems, including web-based
> interfaces and database management.
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> Knowledge of applications of technology in support of educational program
> development, or in a higher education or music education setting.
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> Strong communication skills.
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> Fluent written, verbal, and editing skills in English, and preferably in
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> Temp Term
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> 2016 spring semester, ending on May 31, 2016
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> http://berklee.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=845&company_id=16215&jobboardid=101
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> Review begins
> on a rolling basis
> and continues until the position is filled.
Job: Licensed Institutional Sales Order Entry Position – Manhattan Global Financial (NY)
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Position: Licensed Institutional Sales Order Entry Position
Posted by: Manhattan Global Financial
Location: New York City, New York (Midtown Manhattan)
Salary: Commensurate with experience with a range of $80k to $90k
Manhattan Global Financial is a midtown Manhattan securities firm seeking a licensed (Series 7 or 11) institutional sales order entry individual. The ability to speak and understand Japanese is required from the candidate, and the candidate would be expected to communicate in Japanese via email as well.
Please contact Brian Hernandez at webdev@brianhernandez.net for further inquiries regarding this position.
Job: Japanese Reviewers or Translators – Lexolution (US)
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Position: Reviewers or Translators
Posted by: Lexolution
Location: DC or NYC/Northern NJ
Contract: Part-Time
Lexolution is staffing a Japanese project with the following details:
- Reviewers/translators will help to search, review, and translate Japanese documents over the next 1-2 months.
- An ideal candidate would possess the following characteristics:
- Background in immunology, preferably with at least an MS or PhD in a related field (or at the very least, familiarity with antibodies)
- Fluent in Japanese and English, both written and spoken
- Preferably, familiar with using Relativity and/or using terms and connectors searching
- Preferably, located near DC or NYC/northern NJ
- Optionally, a law degree or familiarity with patent law
- Rate: competitive
If you are available and interested, please send us your most updated resume in Word format to jobsdc@lexolution.net. Please also inform us of any scheduled absences within the next 2 months.
Job: Native English Teachers – PALCL International (Japan)
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Position: Native English Teachers
Posted by: PALCL International
Location: Nishinomiya, Hyogo
Contract: Full-Time
Looking for NATIVE English teachers for new opening international kindergarten in Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
Candidates with kindergarten age kids will be welcome and their kids will be free of charge in the school while they teach.
- Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monto Sat.
- Full-Time Pay: 180,000 to 220,000 yen
- Part-Time Pay: 1,800 to 2,000 yen.
For more information please contact PALCL International by visiting their website: http://palcl.jp/
Job: Business Development Project Coordinator – Japan External Trade Organization (CA)
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Position: Business Development Project Coordinator
Posted by: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Contract: Full-Time
JETRO is the Japanese government’s trade promotion and economic development agency. The organization supports foreign companies planning to establish or expand operations in Japan. The Project Coordinator will be responsible identifying companies considering investing in Japan and introducing JETRO’s services to potential clients.
The Project Coordinator will lead various business development activities in the JETRO San Francisco office and in conjunction with JETRO’s other North American offices as necessary. The Project Coordinator is also responsible for administrative duties relevant to business development projects and information services (i.e. faxing, phone calls, etc.), including research and creation of special projects and reports, contact and project coordination with local partner organizations, networking with clients and organizations, and supporting JETRO produced events held periodically throughout the year. This position reports to the Director of Business Development. Read More
Job: Senior Credit Risk Analyst – Career Techniques Inc. (NY)
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Position: Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Posted by: Career Techniques Inc.
Location: New York City, New York (Midtown Manhattan)
Salary: Up to $150K + discretionary bonus
Job Description
- Liaison with Head Office regarding Financial Group Issues
- Prepare summary application using application provided by RM Office to obtain approval to establish/renew credit limit for derivatives transactions
- Works with Credit Officer to make recommendations to manage counterparty risk
- Responsible for running end of day credit process and reporting excess
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports using spreadsheets and analyze results.
- Prepare BIS Risk Capital reporting for counterparty risk exposure.
- Resolve credit issues and works with Legal in ISDA negotiation
- Serve as main “help desk” contact for trades regarding Japanese Corporate deals
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Experience
- Fluent in both Japanese and English
- Bachelor’s degree (Major in Finance or Economics preferred)
- Minimum 5years experience in capital markets as a professional in Credit Risk Management / Credit Analysis
- Computer knowledge and experience in BIS Risk Assets
- Knowledge of Basel (BIS) Risk Capital framework
- OTC derivatives product knowledge preferred
- Basic knowledge of ISDA /CSA
- Strong spreadsheet skills (macro, VBA) as well as database skills preferred
- Excellent written skills and good analytical skills
- An MBA degree or CFA preferred
- Attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills while projecting a pro-active attitude
Application Process: Contact David Held, Business Development Manager, Career Techniques Inc. at david@ctechny.com
Job: Japanese Speaking Reporter – Nippon TV (NY)
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Position: Japanese Speaking Reporter
Posted by: Nippon TV
Location: New York
Dates: Filming will take place between 2/12/16 (Sun) to 2/25/16 (Thu)
Japanese TV program “ZIP!” (http://www.ntv.co.jp/zip/), a morning daily entertainment news show that airs on Nippon Television is looking for a young non-Japanese female who can speak conversational level Japanese to serve as a reporter while filming in New York. The reporter must be available during the day for approximately 6 total days of filming. This is a paid opportunity.
Auditions will be held on Monday February 1st from 1pm to 8pm. If interested, please contact Amina Karam by phone 212-660-6917 or email arkaram@ntvic.com.
