Aug 17

Job: Public Relations Associate – Consulate General of Japan in New York (New York, USA)

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Position: Public Relations Associate
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: New York, NY, USA

Attached is a job received directly from the Consulate General of Japan in New York.

The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking to hire a locally employed staff for the Japan Information Center, the cultural and public affairs section of the Consulate. The deadline for all job applications is 09/02/2022.

Work Hours:

  • Monday through Friday, 9:15am – 6:00pm (lunch break will be from 12:30pm – 1:30pm)
  • (Note: This is not a remote position. The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently working on a hybrid schedule and attendance in the office is mandatory on scheduled days.)

Responsibilities

  • Alongside diplomatic staff, lead and shape the Consulate’s public-facing voice on social media
  • Draft engaging, shareable posts featuring Japanese culture and diplomatic activities
  • Monitor social media analytics and create content that respond to developing trends
  • Oversee a social media content calendar focused on events, holidays and developing trends
  • Plan campaigns to promote events organized and sponsored by the consulate
  • Draft the consulate newsletter as well as the occasional press release or social media public statement for the Consul General of Japan in New York
  • Coordinate the MEXT scholarship program, from inquires to interviews and departure
  • Various administrative tasks regarding public relations and cultural events
  • Respond to and follow-up with public inquires by phone and email
  • Other responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Superior writing and communication skills
  • Experience working on Social Media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Fundamental skills in photo and video editing (Adobe or a software equivalent)
  • Basic understanding of social media advertising (i.e. boosts or simple campaigns)
  • Highly organized and able to multi-task with varying deadlines
  • Deep knowledge of Japanese culture and society
  • Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
  • Team-oriented, a self-starter

Ideal Qualifications

  • Working fluency in Japanese is a plus but not required
  • Previous experience working in a Japanese or cross-cultural environment
  • Good photography and camera skills
  • Familiarity with organizing events with a PR or public-facing focus
  • Experience with livestreaming
  • Familiarity dealing with press or media outreach

Application Process: To apply, please submit YOUR RESUME WITH A COVER LETTER to kyujin2@ny.mofa.go.jp. No calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Detailed information about the employment will be explained during the interview. For more information, please click this link – https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/2022-08-12-job-jic.html.


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