WIT Life #234: Tokyo Rose
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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 together with her own observations.
Last night I had the chance to see the play Iva: The Myth of Tokyo Rose at Asia Society. Prior to seeing the performance I had heard of Tokyo Rose, but was not aware of what the story behind this name was. It was actually created by Allied forces in the South Pacific during WWII to describe English speaking female broadcasters of Japanese propaganda, which was intended to disrupt the morale of the Allied force listeners.
The play’s protagonist is Iva Toguri D’Aquino, a Japanese-American who later married a Filipino. She had the misfortune of going to Japan to take care of a sick relative in 1941, and being stuck there once war broke out. When the Japanese government asked her to renounce her American citizenship and she refused, she was forced to work at Radio Tokyo as an announcer. The program was The Zero Hour, which consisted of propaganda-tinged Read More
WIT Life #233: Live Your Dream
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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 together with her own observations.
Handmade bookmark distributed in Taylor’s memory
Last month I had the opportunity to interpret for Mr. Hakubun Shimomura, the current Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT or 文部科学省) during his time in Washington, DC. His schedule included a variety of official visits and meetings, including to a charter school and with various U.S. government agencies, but to me the most personally significant part of working with him was when he addressed the local JETAA chapter (In addition to MEXT, JET is carried out by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC or 総務省), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA or 外務省) and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR or 自治体国際化協会).
Minister Shimomura provided opening remarks at a reception before the screening of a documentary called Live Your Dream, which tells the story of JET Taylor Anderson who lost her life in the tsunami two years ago. Also featured in this film is the other JET who passed away during this natural disaster, Montgomery (Monty) Dickson. Family members of both Read More
Job: Tokyo Broadcasting System International, Inc. – Associate TV News Producer
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Thanks to JET Alum Greg Beck, who works for TBS, for sharing this opening. 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 TV News Producer
Posted by: Tokyo Broadcasting System International, Inc
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A Entry level position with full time and overtime payment
Start Date: As soon as possible
Overview:
The New York News Bureau of Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) is seeking an energetic, professional individual to fill an Associate TV News Producer position. TBS is one of the oldest and largest television and radio broadcasting networks in Japan and broadcasts nationally via 28 affiliate stations. The New York Bureau covers news primarily in the United States for broadcast in Japan. Read More
Job: The Japan-United States Educational Commission – Executive Director
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Thanks to JET Alum Carleen Ben for sharing this high level 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: Executive Director
Posted by: The Japan-United States Educational Commission (JUSEC)
Type: N/A
Location: N/A
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Japan-United States Educational Commission (JUSEC) invites applications from experienced American and Japanese citizens for the position of Executive Director beginning on or about March 1, 2014.
Since 1946 over 300,000 people have been awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships world-wide, which are now offered in over 150 countries. In addition to the Fulbright Program, the Commission administers other exchange activities which align with its core mission. JUSEC operates under a bi-national mission to further educational and cultural exchange between Japan and the United States. Its headquarters are located in Tokyo and funding is provided by the Japanese and United States governments, alumni, and a select group of sponsors. Read More
Job: The Yomiuri Shimbun – Assistant Correspondent
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Via JETAA UK. 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 Correspondent
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Type: Full-time
Location: London
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Yomiuri Shimbun’s London Bureau is looking for a researcher/assistant for 12 month period.
Job description:
The post involves assisting Japanese journalists with their coverage, including:
* gathering background information and conducting research,
* monitoring breaking news via newswire services and TV/radio broadcasts, Read More
Job: Au pair (NZ)
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Thanks to Stella Johnston for sharing this post. 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: Au Pair
Posted by: Au Pair Link
Type: N/A
Location: New Zealand
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
As an Au Pair in New Zealand you will be able to care for children, explore our country and culture and enhance your English. With Au Pair Link you can also have the unique opportunity to teach a world-leading educational curriculum to your children.
Au Pair Link is licensed by the New Zealand Ministry of Education and provides an educational programme which is supported by our fully qualified Early Childhood Education teachers. You will be able to learn about world-leading childcare and education techniques as well as participate in playgroups, fun outings and professional training sessions!
http://www.aupairlink.co.nz/au-pairs/default.aspx
Job: (Junior) Translator Japanese – UK English Nintendo of Europe (GER)
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Via JETAA UK. 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: (Junior) Translator Japanese – UK English
Posted by: Nintendo of Europe
Type: full time
Location: Frankfurt upon Main, Germany
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Description:
Nintendo of Europe is looking for a UK English native speaker with an excellent knowledge of the Japanese language to take up a full-time position within our software localisation team.
A multi-faceted role within a team of talented colleagues awaits the successful applicant. We look forward to receiving your application through our website.
https://jobs.nintendo.de/main?fn=bm.ext.jobsdetail_engl&refnr=1377021&land=DE
Job Posted On: Tuesday 7 May 2013Contact Name: Helge FriedrichContact Address: Herriotstraße 4Contact Email: makeawish@gmx.fr
Job: International Educational Programs Operator (Seattle, WA)
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Via Jetaa PNW. 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: International Educational Programs Operator
Posted by: Azumano International
Type: N/A
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Description:
Northwest-based Japanese travel agency Azumano International has an opening for an International Educational Programs Operator. This position will be full time starting on May 20, 2013.
Job description: Educational program’s planning, estimation, negotiation, operation, financial management at the office in Seattle downtown
We are seeking a bilingual English / Japanese individual to work with high school and college students. The IEP Coordinator will plan and execute cultural exchange programs from start to finish, including working with travel agencies in Japan, local Seattle-area high schools, and vendors throughout Washington State. Read More
Job: Contract Positions at Amazon for Japanese/English bilingual Speakers
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Via Jetaa PNW . 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: Commercial Banking Officer;Underwriting;Credit Analysis;Commercial/Investor Real-Estate
Posted by: Stanford Federal Credit Union
Type: 2 month contract with possible extensions (5 openings)
Location:
Salary: DOE
Start Date: N/A
Description:
JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE PREFERRED ***
– Responsibility for protecting and enhancing revenue by ensuring the seamless flow of content to Amazon’s digital stores, monitoring and maintaining operational performance, and working with clients to improve operational performance.
– Responsible for proactive monitoring of digital ingestion and operational systems to identify and address issues that impact revenue generation or service levels.
– Understands and correctly applies a wide variety of software tools to manage digital assets, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
– Consistently improve content provider and customer experience by delivering superior customer support, and by relentlessly advocating for content providers throughout the enterprise.
– Leverage relationships, automation, and new technology to improve cycle time, throughput, and yield of Instant Video titles from ingestion through distribution Read More
Job: Commercial Banking Officer; Underwriting; Credit Analysis; Commercial/Investor Real-Estate (CA)
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Thanks to JETAA NC’s John Dzida for sharing this posting. 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: Commercial Banking Officer; Underwriting; Credit Analysis; Commercial/Investor Real-Estate
Posted by: Stanford Federal Credit Union
Type: Full-time/Part-Time
Location: CA
Salary: Up to $30.60 per hour depending on experience
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
The Commercial Banking Officer analyzes the degree of risk involved in extending credit to firms or individuals. The duties consist of processing and analyzing financial statements, flood certs, tax returns, appraisals, environmental, and other related documents. This position will also manage and grow a portfolio of Member Business Loans. This growth will come from existing members and new borrowers from outside of the credit union. Additional requirements include working on special projects for MBL department, assist in mentoring junior lenders, attending marketing events and establishing centers of influence are required. Read More
Job: Program Coordinator Position – Patsy T. Mink Center (O`ahu, HI)
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Via Jetaa Hawaii. 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: Program Coordinator
Posted by: Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership at the YWCA
Type: N/A
Location: O`ahu, Hawaii
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
I’m going to be giving some online-related workshops at the YWCA and was asked to share this job. If interested, send me a message and I’ll put you in touch with them.
– Posted by Beau Mueller, Web Marketer/Developer, MBA Student, PR Coordinator, Chess Writer via linkedIn
Job description follows:
The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership (“MCBL”) shall exist under the auspices of the YWCA of O`ahu to provide technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, nascent and established. It shall also provide training and other forms of support, such as coaching and networking to individuals and groups, consistent with the mission and objectives of the YWCA of O`ahu. Read More
Job: International Programs Coordinator and Japan Programs Assistant – 2 Job Openings (Seattle)
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Via Jetaa PNW. 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: International Programs Coordinator and Japan Programs Assistant
Posted by: NorthWest Student Exchange
Type: N/A
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
NorthWest Student Exchange, located in the University District of Seattle, has two job openings for those interested in international high school student exchange: International Programs Coordinator and Japan Programs Assistant. One job might be ideal for ex-JETs. The other requires native-level Japanese language skills.
For more information on NWSE, go to http://nwse.com/ For more information on the jobs and how to apply, see below:
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Position: International Program Coordinator: Japan and International Programs
Full-Time (Seattle) Salary DOE
Responsibilities: Coordinate international high school exchange programs with particular emphasis on Japan and East Asia.
As part of the NorthWest Student Exchange team, you will coordinate programs of participants from Japan and other countries in East Asia, as well as from other parts of the world. The Program Coordinator generally will: Read More
Job: Consulate General of Japan – Executive Assistant (Seattle, WA)
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Via PNW JETAA. Posted by 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: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Perform a variety of secretarial projects and duties including speech and correspondence writing, scheduling, research, event planning, etc. Excellent command of written and spoken English, computer skills, flexibility and diligence required. Japanese language ability preferred.
Key responsibilities:
-assist with the writing and proofreading of communication materials such as speeches, correspondence and website content.
-event planning for large and small official events.
-provide general administration and office support. Read More
Event: Tomodachi-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program – Friday May 10th deadline
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Thanks to JETAA NC’s Mark Frey for sharing this posting. Posted by 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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The TOMODACHI Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2013 TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program!
TOMODACHI is seeking twenty outstanding young American and Japanese professionals from the business and government sectors to participate in the TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program. This program is designed to inspire and motivate the next generation of young American and Japanese leaders to be active in U.S.-Japan relations.
– This program is NOT open to students.
– This program is for people already in the workforce under age 35.
– DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013. Interested applicants should apply immediately.
– Applicants do not necessarily need experience living in Japan or speaking Japanese.
– People who work in tourism, government, education, high-tech –basically any industry field is open – are encouraged to apply.
Generously funded by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., participants will represent broad geographic diversity through different target cities each year with a target age range of 35 and younger. Delegates will be leaders, active in their respective fields, and committed to addressing local, regional, or global community concerns.
The U.S. delegation will travel to Japan July 26-August 3 and the Japan delegation to the United States September 8-16. This bicultural experience provides outstanding young leaders with unique access to leaders in the U.S.-Japan arena and an opportunity to broaden their perspectives to enhance the work or initiatives in their professional fields.
To apply, go to http://usjapantomodachi.org/2013/04/5887/
Also, questions about the program should be addressed to Noriko Litwin (nlitwin@onemanagementgroup.com ) or Wesley Stockstill (wesley@onemanagementgroup.com ).
Job: Edmonds Community College – Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) – for Short Term International Students
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Via Pacific Northwest JETAA. Posted by 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: Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) – for Short Term International Students
Posted by: Edmonds Community College
Type: Full-time
Location: Lynnwood, Washington
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Under the general supervision of the Housing Director for the Housing Office, the live-in Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) serves as a member of the College Housing team. This team consists of the Housing Director, 12 Resident Assistants (RAs), 6-10 International Peer Advisors (IPAs), Housing Office Coordinator, Homestay Coordinator, Office Assistants, and clerical and student support staff.
This is a new position for the college that will allow for the CRE to bring his/her own ideas and creativity to the job. The CRE will work closely with the Housing Team and the International Office to establish expectations of IPAs and short programs. The CRE coordinates the Short Program for the Residence Halls, and Homestay Program, supervises 6-10 IPAs, shares on-call expectations with peer CRE, and supports over all programming of Residence Halls and Homestays. EdCC Housing is comprised of approximately 250 domestic and international students in the Residence Halls, and 500-800 students placed in EdCC Homestay Families. By living in the Residence Hall, the CRE will be available to all RAs, IPAs, and students when on call. Read More
