Job: Sports Writer in Japan (via Craigslist)
Saw this interesting job posting on Craigslist for a sports writing job in Tokyo.
Sports Writer Wanted!
Reply to: job-913414746@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-11-11, 4:17AM JT
Join the exciting world of sport journalism and work under a former ESPN writer and current Yahoo! Sports contributor and blogger. Here is your chance to build your writing resume on a growing sports website. We are looking for knowledgeable baseball writers that have an understanding of the game and also an insiders information to future baseball prospects of Japan. Also we are looking for contributors in other sports as well. You must love sports and be willing to contribute exciting material.
Please contact us if you are interested and feel you are ready to be a sports writer.
Job: Rosetta Stone Japanese Creative Writer (Harrisonburg, VA)
I just saw this interesting job posting on Craigslist:
We are looking for creative problem-solvers who can write and are native speakers of one of the languages listed below. We want people who understand narrative structure, know how to craft a well-polished piece of writing, are developing a voice and style and love languages. You won’t be writing greeting cards or City Council articles – instead, you’ll be part of a smart, vibrant software culture changing the way the world talks to each other. [cont’d] Read More
Job opening: UPS Japan Public Affairs Manager
Via Daniel Lee (Hokkaido, 2000-03) of JETAA DC:
Understanding is that this is a local position based in Tokyo without the typical expat benefits package. If interested, please contact UPS directly at the email at the bottom of the announcement. Read More
Job: 1/2 Time Program Coordinator at Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies, Columbia U.
They are seeking a half-time Program Coordinator to work aproximately 20 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position is open immediately. Training will be provided.
See below for more details about the position. Read More
Job: Translator for Anime Festival
Just saw this on the JETAA DC email list:
We (Japan America Society of Washington, DC) just received a request from Katsucon (one of the organizers of a large Anime Conventions) looking for two Japanese translators during their convention. Read More
Job opening for School Program Coordinator/ Office Manager in DC at the Japanese Embassy\’s Japan Information and Culture Center, posted to the JETAA DC grouplist by Melissa Chasse (Gifu-ken, 2003-07), the Press Relations Officer at the Japan Information and Culture Center(JICC) , Embassy of Japan. Read More
Job: Associate Director for Program Development
Interested applicants should apply on-line at: www.columbia.edu/cu/jobs
More information about the position below. Read More
Job: Administrative Director, Center on Japanese Economy and Business
Interested applicants should apply on-line at: www.columbia.edu/cu/jobs
More information about the position below. Read More
JETAA DC Career Forum – Tuesday, Oct 21
2008 JETAA Career Night & Welcome Back Reception

JETAA DC is hosting its Career Night and Welcome Back Reception on Tuesday, October 21. Click “Read More” for details. Read More
Interpreter Temp Job in South Carolina
From South Carolina subchapter rep Dan Stone:
Japanese interpreter, with some technical experience needed for a Japanese manufacturing plant in Upstate South Carolina. The length of time is 9 days in the beginning of November. They will be needed to assist visiting Japanese for breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in between.
Please contact me at the information listed below. Read More
Update 10/20/08: This position has been filled. Please do not contact or send resume information.
I’m looking for a bilingual cookbook researcher and hope you can help. Read More
JETAA Florida Career Forum
The Consulate General of Japan in Miami is excited to announce to you a JETAA Career Forum that will be held on Friday, October 17th at the Florida International University (FIU) main campus in Miami, FL from 12pm – 2:30pm Read More
Japanese Translator. In CT, South of New Haven. Perm Pos + Benefits. Can offer a small sign on Bonus for non-local candidates Read More
This job opportunity was just posted on the JETAA DC yahoogroup for a position with the Washington, DC office of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Research Associate, Japan Studies
Organization: Council on Foreign Relations Read More
Writing opportunity: How’s the economy treating you?
I’d like to put together an article about how the current economic situation is affecting or will affect JET alumni. So please feel free to email me one paragraph (long or short) about how you think the current economic situation will affect you and why. Include your prefecture and years on JET, or feel free to request anonymity.
Email responses to: Steven Horowitz at stevenwaseda [at] jetwit [dot-] com
