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Position: Associate Producer
Posted by: NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Bronwyn Hales (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 2022-2023) for passing along the following job opening.
Overview:
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) currently has an opening in its Washington DC bureau for the
Associate Producer position. This entry-level position is a fantastic opportunity for those who are early in their careers.
Responsibilities:
Daily coverage of US news
Monitoring breaking US/international news
Attendance at press briefings, policy speeches and think tank events around Washington
Covering 2026 Mid Term elections and 2028 Presidential election
Arranging all logistics for trips and being able to drive for camera crew
Research for feature news stories
Qualifications:
Energetic and have excellent communication and organizational skills
Interested in US and world news
Not 9 to 5 job; be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed
A team player who will do their very best to assist our correspondents, and who are capable of
bridging the different cultures between American and Japan
Interest in Japan is preferred but not required
Some experience in a newsroom is a plus but not required
Driving License is preferred but not required
The typical salary starts at $40,000-$48000 a year, but it can vary based on several factors.
NHK is the public broadcaster of Japan and one of the largest networks in Asia with over 100 million
viewers worldwide, including in the US via NHK World.
Application Process: All job related correspondence for this posting should go to Ms. Miyu Yamanaka at the NHK Washington D.C Bureau- (202) 257-2854, <yamanaka@nhkdc.com>.
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