WIT Life #240: Japan Cuts 2013: Week 2
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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
The amazing lineup at Japan Society’s Japan Cuts 2013 continues, and last night I had the chance to catch two films with the themes of loneliness and love. The first movie was I Have to Buy New Shoes, which is set in Paris and features a three-day romance between the main characters Aoi and Sen. The film’s title comes from their initial encounter, in which Aoi tripping over Sen’s passport causes the heel to come off her shoe and his passport to be ripped. She is a longtime resident of France, and he is visiting for the first time with his sister (who has abandoned him to find her boyfriend who is living there). Reminiscent of Celine and Jesse from Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy, Aoi and Sen fall into an easy rhythm as they find themselves spending all their moments together.
But with Sen’s departure three days away, there is a deadline to their relationship. Over this short period of time, they become close enough to confide in each other about Read More
Job: Relationship Manager, Vice President (fluent in Japanese) (Boston, MA)
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Thanks to Boston-based JET alum Brian Chiappinelli (who works in the asset management field) for sharing this JET-relevant asset management job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Relationship Manager, Vice President (fluent in Japanese)
Posted by: Eaton Vance Corp.
Type: N/A
Location: Boston, MA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Eaton Vance Corp. is one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates offer individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company’s long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today’s most discerning investors.
Basic Purpose:
Responsible for all aspects of assigned existing client and distribution partner relationships with significant focus in Japan as well as Korea and other locales in Asia (and potentially Australia) working in team based model with new business development, consultant relations and other relationship management professionals. Fluency in Japanese and English and ability to cover part of the Japanese time zone is a requirement. While the primary investment focus of this role will be on floating rate loans it is expected that this individual will have the knowledge to represent other focus investment strategies in client, prospect and consultant meetings as well participate in other speaking events such as conferences and industry events in region. Focus will be on developing detailed client plan to ensure revenue retention and expansion of relationship through cross-selling and ensuring that all day-to-day service, investment related and ad-hoc needs are met. Develops internal partnerships within EV and affiliate organizations to add value to client relationships and further enhance and grow firm presence in assigned region. Read More
Job: NYC PR Firm Seeks Fluent Japanese-Speaking Assistant Account Executive
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Thanks to Lucy Siegel who is the owner of Bridge NY, a small PR firm based in NYC for passing on this jet-relevant listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Japanese-Speaking Assistant Account Executive
Posted by: Bridge Global Strategies
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Seeking a recent college graduate with about a year of public relations experience or a new college graduate who has had an internship in PR AND speaks Japanese to join our staff full-time as Assistant Account Executive. While perfection in Japanese is not necessary, the individual we hire must be able to speak, read and write Japanese well enough to communicate with our Japanese clients.
This is an entry-level professional position with great potential for growth. It involves writing in both English and Japanese, media pitching, media list building, event planning and coordination and developing media reports and activity reports for clients. Read More
Job: The Japan Foundation – Associate Program Officer, Japanese Studies (NY)
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Thanks to JET alum Grant Tompkins for passing on this jet-relevant listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Associate Program Officer, Japanese Studies
Posted by: The Japan Foundation
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and full benefits
Start Date: September 25, 2013 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Overview:
Established by the Japanese government in 1972, the mission of The Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other nations.
The Japan Foundation’s activities consist of three major programs:
1) Arts & Cultural Exchange;
2) Japanese-Language Education Overseas;
3) Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange, including The Center for Global Partnership (CGP). Read More
Job: Adjunct Instructor, English As a Second Language (Hoboken, NJ)
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Via Indeed.com. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Adjunct Instructor, English As a Second Language
Posted by: Stevens Institute of Technology
Type: N/A
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Qualified candidates should have a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field with ESL certification and, at least, 1 -2 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Job Description:
The College of Arts & Letters of Stevens Institute of Technology has multiple adjunct openings in our English Language and Communication (ESL) department for the following courses:
- English Communication I
- English Communication II
- English Communication III
See the Stevens Course Catalog for full description.
http://www.stevens.edu/catalog/
The English Language and Communication program is designed to improve English language proficiency, with specific focus on academic writing, presentations, and pronunciation. Qualified candidates should have a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field with ESL certification and, at least, 1 -2 years of teaching experience at the collegiate level. Read More
WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
Director Toshiaki Toyoda (center) with Japan Society Senior Film Program Officer Samuel Jamier (left).
Japan’s Society fabulous film festival Japan Cuts is back and better than ever! The 2013 lineup includes 24 films, some new and some older, all depicting Japanese society in the way that only Japanese cinema can. This year’s festival kicked off last Thursday night with the movie I’M FLASH from Japan Cuts favorite Toshiaki Toyoda. This director has attended previous festivals (2010’s Hanging Garden, 2012’s Monster’s Ball), and he was on hand this year as well to receive an award from Japan Society Senior Film Program Officer, Samuel Jamier (who announced this will be his last year with the festival. His unique, witty introductions to each film will be missed).
Toyoda’s film stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, who appeared in the film Parade featured at Japan Cuts 2010, as the leader Rui of a religious sect called “Life is Beautiful.” Rui has inherited the family business but is becoming disenchanted with it, and his bad behavior leads to a wild night with grave consequences. The film takes place in Okinawa, and the presence of the sea is so prominent that it is almost an additional character. Aside from Rui, we get to know Read More
Job: SNYS Editor (NYC)
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Thanks to JET alum Paul Benson for sharing this jet-relevant job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: SNYS English Page Editor
Posted by: Shukan NY Seikatsu (週刊NY生活)
Type: N/A
Location: New York City
Salary: See below
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
JET alum freelance translator and journalist Paul Benson is seeking a replacement for himself at Shukan New York Seikatsu as he prepares to move on to grad school.
New York Seikatsu Press is looking for an English page editor. The Shukan NY Seikatsu (週刊NY生活) paper has broad readership in the United States and Japan. This position is ideal for someone interested in journalism, editing, and Japanese-English translation. The applicant must be able to commute into New York City once per week.
* Prior professional translation and journalism experience is recommended, but not required. Read More
Job: Assistant News Program Director Japanese TV (DC)
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Thanks to JET alum Nancy Ku for sharing this jet-relevant job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant News Program Director
Posted by: Fuji Television
Type: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Fuji Television, Japan’s largest commercial television network, through its US subsidiary, Fuji Sankei Communications International, seeks an Assistant News Program Director to assist with daily news coverage in our Washington, DC bureau.
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. Read More
Job: Admin Asst for Japanese Co. (D.C.)
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Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Administrative Assistant
Posted by: N/A
Type: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
A major, multinational Japanese company is seeking an administrative assistant in their 10-person Washington, D.C. office. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: accounts payable clerical work, coordinating the logistics for receiving guests to the office, and maintaining the schedule of the General Manager. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, attention to detail, and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products. Although Japanese is not required, it is preferred. Participation in the JET Program also a plus.
JET Alumni are being given preference in the recruitment process.
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to:
JETAADC
Outreach Chair, Joy Young, at
outreach@jetaadc.org
Job: ESL Assistant lecturer position at Texas A&M
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Via Hinter College tesol list serve. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant lecturer
Posted by: Columbia University East Asian Language and Culture
Type: Part-time
Location: Texas A&M
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The English Language Institute (ELIN) at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for one part-time non-tenure track Assistant Lecturer benefits-eligible position beginning fall 2013.
A Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language or a Master’s degree with relevant teaching experience is required. The fall semester begins August 27, 2013.
Responsibilities: include teaching courses if requested by the Director; performing any faculty functions with the guidance and supervision of veteran Lecturer(s); substitute teaching, as necessary; tutoring students whom Lecturers identify as having English skills below program’s typical entry level or consulting with students on writing and developing English skills; assisting in the administration of standardized and diagnostic examinations; participating in faculty and committee meetings, student assessments, program events, maintaining office hours, meeting with students and colleagues as needed, working in a cross-cultural environment.
ELIN at Texas A&M University, established in 1974, and administratively housed in the College of Liberal Arts, is on the main campus in College Station, Texas. Accredited by CEA and holding memberships in UCIEP, and AAIEP, ELIN serves approximately 600 students annually. Read More
Job: Asst Director – Columbia University East Asian Language and Culture
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Thanks to Fernando Rojas for sharing this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Columbia University East Asian Language and Culture
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Directly reports to the Director of the Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies (lMJS), and the EALAC Chair with oversight from the Academic Department Administrator, the Assistant Director manages all existing and new programs of the lMJS and supervises the day-to-day administration of the Institute and its staff. The Assistant Director oversees the Institute’s budget and grants; manages reconciliation in ARC and prevention of overdrafts; monitors all expenditures and ensures compliance with the policies of Columbia University and grant-making organizations; and has signature approval of all financial transactions and paperwork to the Office of the Controller and the Purchasing Department. The Assistant Director is in charge of purchasing all supplies, materials, and services, with signature approval of payments processed to Purchasing and the Office of the Controller. He/she is responsible for the maintenance of the Institute’s office in Kent Hall (Room 509), ensuring that security and upkeep are maintained. The Assistant Director is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and hiring of the institute’s part-time student staff throughout the year and for compliance with immigration laws when relevant. Read More
Job: Middle School Japanese Language Instructor (Milton, GA)
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Thanks to Nico Moorman, Kawasaki (1990–1993), a Fulton County Japanese teacher, for sharing this listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Middle School Japanese Language Instructor
Posted by: Fulton County Schools
Type: Part Time (60%)
Location: Milton, GA
Salary: $23,400-$30,000 (health insurance, pension, and other benefits)
Start Date: August 1, 2013
Overview:
Excellent North Fulton Middle school is seeking an enthusiastic Japanese teacher for 3 classes. This is an opportunity to grow a new Japanese Language program in one of the best middle schools in Georgia. Teaching experience required. Certification preferred. Send resume to himoormansensei@gmail.com.
Job:Travel Sales Specialist – Japan / Asia (Encinitas, CA)
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Thanks to Xander Peterson, JET Program Coordinator at the Consulate in SF, for passing on this interesting jet relevant job listing. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Travel Sales Specialist Japan / Asia
Posted by: Global Basecamps
Type: Full-time
Location: Encinitas, CA
Salary: 40K – 65K annually
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
A small travel company is looking for a highly motivated pro-active individual to join our team as a Asia Travel Specialist. The ideal candidate will work directly with customers in sales capacity, building, booking, and selling international trips. This is a full time position with competitive performance based compensation and benefits. Located North of San Diego in Encinitas but is open to the right candidate working remotely. Read More
Job: Education Content and Communications Manager (NY)
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Via The Foundation Center. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Education Content and Communications Manager
Posted by: AFS Intercultural Programs
Type: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Working with a large number of internal and external stakeholders around the world, your job is to help foster a network of learners and educators, focusing on content development and communications/visibility for the AFS Education; Intercultural Learning (ICL) Services Department. You will be a key representative of AFS helping to build our educational efforts and enhance our value proposition; preparing people to live, work and lead in an increasingly interconnected world; in service of the AFS mission and within the context of the larger global education marketplace. You have a strong background in intercultural relations theory and practice, as well as strategic communications (including marketing/public relations/advocacy), and are an excellent communicator; both verbally and visually; who sees both the big picture as well as fine details. Read More
Job: Administrative Coordinator, Japan Studies
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Via JETAA Chicago. Posted by Kim ‘Kay’ Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Admin – Secretary and Administrative Assistants
Posted by: Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start Date: N/A
Overview Position:
The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is a leading graduate school of international relations, educating students for professional careers in government, business, journalism, international organizations, academia and nonprofits. SAIS enrolls about 600 full-time students in Washington, D.C., primarily in the school’s two-year Master of Arts program. Approximately 30 percent of the students are non-U.S. citizens coming from more than 70 countries. About 190 students study at the Bologna Center in Italy while about 200 students attend the Hopkins-Nanjing Center in China. To learn more about SAIS, visit www.sais-jhu.edu. Read More
