Job: PR Account Manager — Bridge Strategies (NYC), Fluent in Japanese
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Received directly from the company. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: PR Account Manager
Posted by: Bridge Strategies
Location: NYC
Status: Full-Time
Bridge Global Strategies seeks a bilingual English-Japanese Account Manager with several years of public relations experience to join our staff full-time. While perfection in Japanese is not necessary, the individual we hire must be able to:
- Read Japanese at a high level (i.e., total comprehension of Japanese news articles), and
- Speak and write well enough to communicate clearly with our Japanese clients.
This position involves responsibility for day-to-day management of some client accounts, including PR strategy development and execution, both personally and through supervision of others’ work. Qualified candidates will also have:
- A sophisticated understanding of American PR principles and practices
- The ability to translate fairly quickly from one language to the other
- Proven media relations ability with U.S. and global English-language media
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent spoken, and good written English skills
- B.A. degree
- 3-5 years of PR experience (could include a couple of years of journalism; could be in Japan)
- Strong cross-cultural understanding and awareness
- Must be self-motivated, an analytical thinker and display initiative and flexibility
Bridge Global Strategies is one of several boutique PR firms owned by integrated marketing company Didit.com, Inc. Our agency combines the best of both small firms and larger agencies: the individual we hire will work with senior professionals and have significant responsibility, get much broader exposure to a wide range of communications disciplines than would be possible at a narrow-track big agency, and receive “big-agency benefits” – including generous vacation time, health insurance and company match on retirement savings. Our Manhattan office in midtown south is an informal, cheerful place to work and our new staff member will be an important member of the team.
In addition to sending a resume, interested candidates should provide a cover letter in Japanese describing the biggest challenge they have met in their work so far, and how the challenge was overcome. Reply to hr@didit.com.
Job: Internship Opportunities — US-Japan Bridging Foundation (DC)
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Thanks to JET alum Laurel Lukaszewski who is the Project Director of the JETAA Initiative at the USJBF for passing this on. She mentioned that they have taken on both undgrad and graduate level interns. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Internship
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: NYC
Status: Part-Time
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), U.S. CULCON Secretariat and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) in Washington, DC are seeking TWO summer 2015 interns to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be disseminating information via social media, helping to plan a Summit of U.S.-Japan related organizations, assisting with the JUSFC grant-making selection process, and supporting the Friendship Blossoms, TeamUp and other campaigns. Applicants should have excellent research, internet and organizational skills and some knowledge of Japan and/or Japanese language (translation skills a plus). 16-40 hours/week in our Washington, DC office, flexible schedule. JUSFC/CULCON/USJBF will reimburse transportation costs. Please see our website for further information about our activities and our excellent Internship Program: http://culcon.jusfc.gov/about-us/internship-program.
Job: Research Fellow — Reischauer Policy Institute (DC)
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Thanks to current Research Fellow and JET alum Michael Kotler for passing this great JET-relevant opportunity on. According to Michael: “The position is a great post-JET transition and in the past 2 years has already featured 2 JET alumni (including myself, who first found out about the position via JETwit).” Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Research Fellow
Posted by: Reischauer Policy Institute
Location: Washington, DC
See PDF for full description: Reischauer Policy Fellow Job Description
Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program Program Overview:
Inaugurated in May, 2013, the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program is a key program of the Reischauer Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
It is designed to support the Center’s research program, while also providing recent university graduates with broad practical experience regarding the public and private-sector policy analysis process in Washington, D.C. Fellows, who receive an annual stipend of over $21,000, are selected annually through a nationwide-search process. Fellowships are tenable for one full calendar year, and potentially renewable for an additional year.
Please see our website for general information about the Center and our Facebook page which features photos and summaries of recent events and recent mentions in Japanese and American press.
Job Description:
Reischauer Policy Research Fellows assist the Director of the Reischauer Center personally on research projects of the Center, including, but not limited to: the functioning of Washington’s “idea industry”; US-Japan relations; the role of cities in global governance; comparative Eurasian political economy; East Asian regionalism; energy policy; and comparative public-health issues. Fellows also assist in organizing a rigorous and substantive seminar series for the Reischauer Center, focusing on finding best-practice solutions through comparative public-policy analysis for emerging energy and health-care issues.
They also assist in developing a web-based system for diffusing ideas generated by the Reischauer Center on a global basis, and perform other research and policy analysis as appropriate.
Job: Showa Women’s University JET Scholarship
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A great opportunity passed on by Nicole Uehara (Ehime-ken, 1999-2002) of Sojitz Corporation who was asked by Showa to help circulate info about applying for the scholarship. Note that the scholarship is actually open to both males and females. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Grad-school scholarship for JET alumni
Posted by: Showa Women’s University
Location: Tokyo
Showa Women’s University has decided to offer (2) scholarships for graduate school to JET Alumni (both male and female applicants are welcomed). Previously this opportunity was announced in December 2014, although the application period and perhaps some of the qualifications required were a bit of a stretch. This time, the description has become a bit more flexible, with JLPT N1 or equivalent language skills to be assessed at a separate qualification exam. Additionally, the start date would be delayed to October 2015. Applications are due June 1-16, and an entrance exam is required, including an interview. I’ve included the details in this post: http://www.cepex.org/cepexnews/1151
The school’s information can be accessed here: http://exam.swu.ac.jp/graduate_school/gexam/g_istudent#jet
Job: Japan Society – Program Associate for Corporate Programs (NYC)
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Thanks to JET alum contacts at Japan Society for passing this on. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Program Associate for Corporate Programs
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: NYC
Status: Part-Time
The Program Officer will work with the Deputy Director in conceiving, planning and implementing approximately three programs per month. He/she will also draft and edit program materials and assist in program execution, research, program outreach activities, and interact with leaders and distinguished speakers in the academic and business community, as well as thousands of Corporate Members. He/she will also oversee and manage administrative and logistical tasks.
See full listing here: Program Officer Corporate Program – pt 2015
Job: JET Programme Career Fair in Osaka
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Posted on Facebook group American JETs by Rose Tanasugarn. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Career Fair
Posted by: Jet Programme
Location: Osaka, Japan
The JET Programme Career Fair in Osaka will be held on Friday 29 May 2015, between 11:30am and 5pm (Registration between 10:30am and 11:20am) at My Dome Osaka. The career fair is expected to feature over 30 companies, and attendance is limited to JET participants completing their tenure on the JET Programme in 2015, and JET alumni.
Detailed information regarding the career fair can be found in the attached ‘JET Programme Career Fair in Osaka- Overview’ document. Also, further information and a list of participating companies will be made available at the following link over the next few weeks: http://www.ac-lab.jp/2015/jet-careerfair/ .
To apply to attend the JET Programme Career Fair in Osaka, please complete the online application form at: http://goo.gl/zVfU17 by Thursday, 30 April, 2015.
Current JET participants must receive permission to attend the career fair from their contracting organisation prior to applying, and decisions regarding leave from work duties (including the type of leave to be used) are to be made by contracting organisations.
Please note that you will receive confirmation of your application ONLY after the application deadline has passed. (You will not receive a confirmation email at the time of application). Applicants will also receive further information about the career fair after the application deadline.
If you have any queries about the JET Programme Career Fair in Osaka, or need to withdraw your application, please contact Madeline Horne or Hanna Zumstein at CLAIR via clair.afterjet@gmail.com.
Job: Travel Consultant — JTB Australia
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Via Eden Law of JETAA Oceania. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier, freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Travel Consultant
Posted by: JTB Australia
Location: Australia
JTB Melbourne is looking for a travel consultant to join our wholesale team. Some experience in Japan and the travel industry preferred. Send your resume to tony_g.au@jtbap.com.
See original Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192391273441/permalink/10153253532228442/
Contest: Design your dream Shikoku trip!
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Thanks to Tori Koyama (ALT Tokushima-ken, 2011-13, CIR Kagawa-ken, 2013-Present) for sharing this opportunity:
Want to travel Shikoku?
The Shikoku Transport and Tourism Bureau is sponsoring up to 20 foreign nationals who currently reside in Japan to design a tour of their choice, and use social media and online outlets to promote themselves and Shikoku; those that reach the widest audience could receive a cash prize! This is an excellent chance for budding travel-bloggers to get funding and explore Shikoku while honing writing skills.
The deadline is May 18 to apply; there will be a mandatory meeting on Saturday, May 24, in Takamatsu to kick things off. Any foreign national living in Japan is welcome to apply; limited Japanese ability is not a problem.
If you have any questions before applying, feel free to contact Tori Koyama (Tokushima 2011-13) at dt0102@pref.kagawa.lg.jp .
Specifics about the application can be found by clicking HERE.
3 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) Assistant Program Officer with IAESTE @ Cultural Vistas (NY)
At Cultural Vistas, we are always looking for talented individuals with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the capacity to advance our programs and services.
A nonprofit organization, Cultural Vistas annually serves more than 5,000 students, professionals, and emerging leaders through career-focused international internships, educational study tours, language immersion and cultural exchange programs in the United States and around the world.
We offer opportunities in our headquarters in New York City, as well as our offices in Washington, D.C. and Berlin, Germany. Learn more at culturalvistas.org<http://www.culturalvistas.org/>
WIT Life #286: 和食
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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.
This weekend I had the chance to check out the documentary Washoku at Cinema Village, where it will be playing through the end of the month. It features interviews with sushi chefs and other Japanese food proprietors, and asks them about their philosophy, preparation and overall view of Japanese food. Many of them in talk in detail about the sacrifices they make for their craft, and how much pride they have in their work. This film is truly a must see for all washoku lovers.
One of the tidbits I found interesting was the discussion of “umami,” or the fifth taste. In one part, they were talking about the “aku” or scum that appears on the top of soup when it is being cooked, and how in Japan Read More
11 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) Study Abroad Advisor @ SUNY Plattsburgh (NY)
SUNY Plattsburgh has a study abroad advisor position open in the Global Education Office. Please visit the following link for a full job description, qualifications, and to apply online: http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/6182
(2) Senior Advisor at the Office of International Students and Scholars @ Yale University
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) serves as a primary campus resource for international students, scholars, and their families, fostering a sense of community by offering orientation for new arrivals and hosting programs and activities throughout the year. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Office of International Students & Scholars, the Senior Adviser works as a member of the team that advises the international community on immigration regulations and other related matters important to a student’s or scholar’s visa and/or immigration status. The Senior Adviser also serves as University liaison with U.S. federal agencies responsible for working with students and scholars from other countries, including serving as a DHS authorized DSO and ARO. Housed in Yale’s International Center all OISS staff participate in the creation and delivery of practical and social programing to meet the needs of a large international student and scholar population.
Each adviser at OISS has a unique portfolio of responsibilities. For this position, we seek applicants with experience working with employment-based categories (including DOL issues) and with an understanding of academic medicine and clinical care immigration issues related to both immigrant and non-immigrant visas. The preferred candidate will also have a strong record of working independently to research and develop institutional policies in response to changing government regulations and increasingly complex globalized work-place issues.
For more information about OISS visit our web site at www.yale.edu/oiss and for a detailed job description and/or to apply for the position go to http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/application/external/index.html and search for the position under STARS Requisition Number 30219BR. Read More
Job: Asst Director of Academics and Short-Term Programs — St. John’s University (Queens, NY)
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Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Assistant Director of Academics and Short-Term Programs
Posted by: St. John’s University
Location: Queens, NY
Status: Full-Time
Job: Various — Uber (Tokyo)
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Another unique and interesting JET-relevant listing courtesy of Sebastian Shimomichi. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Various
Posted by: Uber
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Various
See full list of positions here: https://www.uber.com/jobs/list?keywords=&location=Tokyo,%20Japan
Job: 3 Positions for Bilinguals — MUFG Union Bank (NYC)
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Received directly from the company. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Positions (3 total): Leasing & Finance Associate; M&A Associate; Vice President – GMDA Japanese Customer Marketing/Asian Corp Derivatives Sales
Posted by: MUFG Union Bank
Location: NYC
Status: Full-Time
FYI, the below three positions all require that the candidates have native-level Japanese proficiency.
Job: Business Analyst/Senior Associate — Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank USA (Hoboken, NJ)
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Thanks to Sebastian Shimomichi for sharing this JET-relevant listing. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Business Analyst/Senior Associate
Posted by: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank USA
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Status: Full-Time
Full listing here: https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SUMITOMO&cws=1&rid=229
