Dec 9

Job: Reporter/Research Assistant at Yomiuri Shimbun (NYC)

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Posted by Machiko Yasuda, a senior at UCLA and Friend of JET.  She is the Director of New Media at the school’s Daily Bruin newspaper and is open to additional freelance and full-time writing and editing opportunities.

The Yomiuri Shimun bureau in New York City is looking for a full-time reporter/research assistant.  The candidate need not speak Japanese, but journalism experience and knowledge of markets/business industry are beneficial.

Join Media Bistro (free) to apply for this job here.DUTIES:

• involves assisting Japanese reporters in New York Bureau. Areas of coverage are broad and varied and are likely to include work with Japanese business reporters covering markets and major industries (i.e. finance, tech auto) and economic news.
• Additional work may include general news coverage as well as assisting sports reporters in research, reporting and obtaining accreditations.
• Some travel required.
• Japanese language is not necessary.
• Some experience on college newspaper or other print publication helpful. Interest in major business news and basic understanding of tech and markets is necessary.
• Applicant should already live in New York area.

HOW TO APPLY:

No phone calls. Include cover letter with resume, addressed to: Yoshitoshi Sasaki New York Bureau Chief of The Yomiuri Shimbun via Mediabistro.com