Job: Nippon TV news intern (NY)
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A nice job listing sent directly to JetWit from Nippon TV:
Nippon TV (NTV), Japan’s oldest TV network has openings for enthusiastic news interns at New York News Bureau. The responsibility for the position is to assist our reporters in creating daily news stories, breaking news and longer feature stories to our Japanese audience. The ideal candidate would be fluent English speaker (Native/Business level) and conversational in Japanese, have great interests in news and be able to work long-term, more than 3 months. We don’t assist in any visa support. Interested candidates should send their English and Japanese resume to contact@ntvic.com.
An interesting job opportunity in Japan from JET alum Miguel Gervais (Saitama-ken, 2000-03):
Hello,
My name is Miguel Gervais and I’m a former JET (Saitama-ken, Fukaya City, 2000-03). After my tenure on the JET Programme, I opened my own eikaiwa school and currently teach 45-50 students. Between these classes and various corporate contracts, I’ve reached the limit to my individual school’s growth. I’d now like to partner with one other enterprising person to grow the M.L.C.英会話 brand further. We are looking for the following:
Eikaiwa Manager
M.L.C.英会話 is looking for an experienced English Teacher to own and operate an independent branch school in Saitama or Gunma.
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
1- Be a Native Speaker of English with at least 3 years of teaching experience in Japan.
2- Have at least a 3kyu JLPT or equivalent language skills.
Please send your resume and cover letter to MLCeikaiwa [at] gmail [dot] com. Describe your work-ethic, your aspirations and detail any management experience.
Job: Marketing Intern fluent in Japanese for Mindjet (San Francisco)
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Via JETAANC:
Position
Marketing Intern
Japanese Language Fluency Required!
Mindjet, the leader in information visualization and maker of the award-winning MindManager mapping software, is looking for a marketing intern that is fluent in both spoken and written Japanese, creative, energetic and results-oriented. The primary role of this position is to help develop integrated marketing strategies and positioning and deliver compelling web site and email marketing content to drive the continual growth of the Japanese market. This position reports to the Vice President of Asia Pacific. The position is based along the Embarcadero waterfront in Levi’s Plaza in San Francisco, CA. Read More
Job: Entertainment company seeks bilingual exec personal asst. (NYC)
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From speaking with Jenna at Forrest Solutions, this sounds like a pretty cool job:
Entertainment company in NYC looking for a bilingual English/Japanese Executive Personal Assistant to support company Chairman.
Job Description
Senior level experienced personal and business executive assistant needed for high-profile Chairman of vertically-integrated, Rock and Roll media/entertainment company. This position requires a candidate that has experience as a Personal Assistant to a high profile individual as well as is bilingual English/Japanese. Individuals must thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment, while keeping a cool head among complete chaos. Candidate must be able to handle long hours and fast-paced work environment, and must be on call 24/7. Read More
Event: “Increase your Sales Now!” Fundamentals of Professional Selling Seminar (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following career workshop being held by CareerCross, and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
With the current economic situation, selling has become more critical than ever!
Sales is an integral part of everyday business and quite simply, success in sales equals success on the business front.
No matter your level of expertise, whether you work for a large organization or for yourself, improving one’s ability to close more deals is critical. CareerCross has arranged for two of Japan’s leading sales skills trainers to provide an overview of several areas of professional selling with practical tips and advice that will help you succeed in sales!
How much is it worth to be able to turn more leads into sales? Join CareerCross for one morning designed to increase your sales.
Event: The Basics to Jump-starting your Career in Japan (Tokyo)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following career workshop being held by GaijinPot, and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
GaijinPot Career Workshop
LAST CHANCE FOR SEATS!
GaijinPot is holding a Career Workshop this Thursday, June 11 from 5 pm at Temple University Japan in Azabu, Tokyo, and there are only a handful of places left!
The Basics to Jump-starting your Career in Japan
Date: June 11, 2009
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Temple University Japan, Azabu Hall, Room 206
Cost: JPY 2,500
Click here to sign up.
Designed specifically to help all international job-seekers, the workshop will help you jump start your career in Japan and provides a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the different working environments and recruiting processes you are likely to encounter while in Japan.
Job: President of National Association of Japan-America Societies (D.C.)
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The Board of Directors of the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) announces an opening for the position of President.
The National Association of Japan-America Societies, Inc. (NAJAS), located in Washington, D.C., is a private, non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c) 3 organization. The mission of the National Association of Japan-America Societies is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the peoples of Japan and the United States by providing programs, services, and information to and facilitating cooperation among its member societies throughout North America.
Responsibilities:
The President serves as the chief operating officer of the association and reports directly to the Chairman of NAJAS, the Executive Committee and the full Board. The President and Chairman, in conjunction with the Board, set the strategic vision for the organization and the strategy to implement goals and objectives. Read More
Job: Professional Trainee to join Reinsurance Team (UK)
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Via Willis, an insurance brokerage firm based in the UK:
The opportunity…
We are looking for a Professional Trainee, with fluency in Japanese, to join our Reinsurance team based in our Head Office in the heart of the city. Whatever your career path, you will have every chance to make an impact. The Graduate Program is a 2 year curriculum that consists of on-the-job learning complimented by training courses that are offered via the Willis Academy. Graduates will be given full support to study for the Chartered Insurance Institute examinations leading to the ACII professional qualification. Willis is going through rapid transformation – a process that is presenting tremendous opportunities. If you thrive on change and wish to influence the direction of a globally ambitious organisation, you could not join a better company than Willis.
Job: Kaplan Aspect Part Time and Substitute English Teacher (East Village, NYC)
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A job listing direct from Kaplan Aspect:
English as a Second Language Instructor
Purpose of the Job:
ESL instructors helps international students achieve their personal or academic goals through English language instruction and/or preparation for the TOEFL exam.
Responsibilities:
§ Teach ESL classes Monday-Friday according to Kaplan Aspect curriculum.
§ Prepare daily lesson plans according to established syllabus.
§ Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
§ Test, evaluate, and counsel students regarding their academic performance and goals.
§ Maintain accurate record keeping for daily attendance and student performance.
§ Participate in staff meetings and in-service workshops. Read More
Job: Air-Ocean Expert Clerk (OH)
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via Actus Consulting:
Japanese Logistics company seeks an Air-Ocean Export Clerk for immediate hire.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Manage assigned accounts by processing export shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts.
– Assist with duties related to document preparaion and traffic coordination required to correctly process goods through customers and effect timely delivery.
– Prepare reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign carriers.
– Coordinate any necessary surface transportation to airports or pier. Read More
Jobs: Several from international companies
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A nice woman named Deborah Yo has shared the following job listings, all with international companies, after seeing an introductory message about JetWit that we posted on the LinkedIn group バイリンガルのためのJob Market News! According to her LinkedIn profile, Deborah is a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management and also studied at Kyoto Daikgaku in Japan. (FYI, yes, we noticed that the job listings all mention a preferred age. While that may not be kosher in the U.S., please bear in mind that JetWit is just the messenger and is sharing the info as received.)
“I came across some interesting positions in the Tokyo area and would like to share. Below are a few selected sample of positions. Please e-mail to deborah@global.t-bird.edu if you are interested and bilingual English/Japanese in the business level.”
Company: Global consumer goods Company
Position: Product/Brand Manager
Location: Tokyo
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Age: Up to late 30’s preferred
Requirement: Solid Marketing background in either Retail or consumer Goods
Company: Global Consumer Goods Company
Position: Legal Counsel
Location: Tokyo
Salary: 12-15 million yen Age: Flexible 25-45
Description: Assist Senior Counsel in overseeing the legal aspects of the activities including contracts and other commercial matters, supervision of litigation and compliance matters, compliance with laws applicable to the company’s operations, corporate governance, and monitoring of relevant legislative and regulatory developments. Read More
Job: Japanese Teacher at Einstein High School (Maryland)
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Montgomery County Public Schools are seeking a part-time Japanese language Teacher to work at Einstein High School. Einstein is located in the Wheaton/Kensington area of Maryland. They are looking for someone to work a 0.6 (24 hours/week). Medical/retirement benefits are included. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
If you are interested, please forward a resume or contact Rochelle Kraus at RochelleKraus[at] mcpsmd[dot]org.
For further information, please refer to the MCPS Office of Human Resources website where you can find details on the requirements to apply to MCPS, as well as an online application.
Job: Japanese models for stroller ad (NYC)
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Forwarded to me via an email group called Quentins Friends:
Hello Q-Fs!
I am casting for a commercial print advertisement.
I am looking for the following Japanese characters:
-Female Japanese “Mother”, 25-35 years
-Male Japanese “Father” 30-40 year
-Japanese babies, 6-12 months-(MALE & FEMALE)
All models will be paid industry standard rates, see below:
-Rate for adult talent: $1,000
-Rate for babies: $125 per hour, $750 usage bonus if used in final ad. Read More
Job: News Assistant/Receptionist at the Asahi Shimbun (NYC)
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Via JET alum Beth Hillman (Hyogo-Ken, 2002-04) who is finishing up her job at the Asahi Shimbun:
News Assistant / Receptionist
Asahi Shimbun, New York bureau
The Asahi Shimbun, a major Japanese newspaper, has an opening for a news assistant / receptionist in its New York bureau located in Times Square.
Job Description: The assistant will be required to perform two separate duties: news assistant and receptionist.
JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following employment opportunities being offered by Japan Echo Inc., and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Update 07/10/09: The in-house position has been filled, but Japan Echo says they have an open invitation on their website for prospective freelance translators (J to E); feel free to send in your info at any time.
The bimonthly journal Japan Echo features translations of essays, interviews, and discussions by noted commentators on topics of interest in Japan today. They are seeking an in-house translator/editor and freelance translators.
See the original posting on their site for more information and to download the trial translations.
In-house translator/editor
Japan Echo Inc. is looking for a full-time, in-house Japanese-to-English translator/English editor. Candidates should have a native command of English, strong writing skills, and reading proficiency in Japanese (JLPT level 1 or higher). This is a one-year contract position to begin in July 2009, with the possibility of an extension. Salary will be from ¥400,000/month, dependent on experience.
Please complete the trial translation (PDF) and send it with your resume and any other materials to the postal address below. E-mail submissions will not be accepted for this position.
