Jobs: Project Coordinator & Social Media Manager at Cross-Cultural Web Consultancy (SF)
btrax, the up and coming cross-cultural web consultancy in San Francisco, is looking for a Project Coordinator and a Social Media Manager at their offices in San Francisco. Language skills in Japanese, Chinese are highly preferred. The staff boasts a client list that includes New People, ITOCHU, Panda Express, Bandai, and a wide range of brands from both the United States and Japan.
ROLES:
- Create project plans and revise as needed to meet changing project requirements.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects and ensure work stays within the contracted scope.
- Review deliverables prepared by internal team and client provided assets.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Communicate with internal teams and external contractors as well as clients for smooth project flow.
- Ensure projects stay on budget and timeline while developing new strategies to streamline project processes.
- In addition to these typical responsibilities, perform other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent 4 years’ worth of higher education.
- Ability to lead the work flow for web and interactive projects.
- Ability to estimate costs and build timelines for interactive projects.
- Ability to identify and contract with key production partners to supplement Agency’s skill set.
- Experience in managing multiple projects to complete work on time and on budget.
- Strong presentation and training skills to improve internal and client understanding of web development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong internal and external presentation skills.
- We do NOT require a specific number of years of work experience in the web industry
BONUS POINTS
- Ability to read, write, and speak Japanese or Chinese is a major plus as our team is 95% bi-lingual or tri-lingual
- Familiarity with Adobe CS software and other software tools for web or print work.
- Web/design/coding knowledge and/or experience in the Web industry.
ROLES:
- Create social media plan documents based on client objectives and target audience demographics.
- Manage day-to-day content updates for internal marketing.
- Work with the project manager and account executives to manage ongoing social media client contracts.
- Take leadership for researching, developing and implementing novel ways to use social media.
- Creating creative and practical solutions that help clients realize their business goals
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Track metrics and other online success signals to clearly define results and improve social media effectiveness.
- In addition to these typical responsibilities, perform other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent 4 years’ worth of higher education. Recent grads looking for long-term opportunities are highly desired.
- Srong passion for social media and has been an active user on Twitter and Facebook for more than one year.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong interest in Asian culture and ability to speak more than one language
- Ability to quickly understand how to apply social media to clients business objectives.
- Detailed oriented and experience managing multiple projects while staying within budget.
- Excellent verbal skills and engaging writing style (for writing tweets, blog postings, etc.)
- We do NOT require a specific number of years of work experience in the web industry
BONUS POINTS
- Ability to read, write, and speak Japanese or Chinese is a major plus as our team is 95% bi-lingual or tri-lingual
- Experience using Japanese and/or Chinese social media platforms (Mixi, Hatena, QQ, Baidu Space, etc.)
- Experience running a blog or other regular online publishing tool
HOW TO APPLY
Think your skills would mesh with our multicultural team’s brew of talent? Do you enjoy an office with big windows? Send us an email (hr@btrax.com) with your resume and salary expectations.
We think you have more creative things to do than craft a lengthy cover letter, please keep emails to 1-2 paragraphs and write the job title in the subject line when applying.
Jobs: Recruitment & Candidate Coordinators at Wall Street Associates (Tokyo)
Wall Street Associates an executive recruitment company, specializing in the IT, Finance, Accountancy, Human Resources, SCM, Engineering and Sales & Marketing markets, is looking for bilingual recruitment consultant and a candidate coordinator at their headquarters in Tokyo. Their homepage also has a very detailed timeline of the hiring process here.
Recruitment Consultant
Comprehensive initial, and on going training (both on the job with experienced Consultants, and in training Consultants sessions with our Training Manager) is provided, along with an attractive salary of between 4 – 6 Million yen per year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous recruiting or sales experience
- Strong communication skills: business level English and Japanese
- A record of high achievement in your current career
Candidate Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Has a positive outgoing and genuine personality. You MUST enjoy working with people and helping them
- working
- Has experienced both living and working in Japan for at least two years, and who currently resides in Japan
- Has business level English and business level Japanese
- Has a knowledge of, or experience in the industries in which WSA specialises
- Is proactive and good at multi tasking
ROLES:
- The provision of coordination and support to the Consulting Team in the following ways:
- Sourcing, searching, screening and scouting potential candidates, from internet, web-based job sites, and
- web networking events.
- Touching base with candidates and clients by telephone and email
- Managing and administering candidate and client information in order to keep records up to date and record accurate
- Researching, searching and contacting potential clients from the internet, and job sites
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, simply send us a Word version of your English resume with your contact number, and we will be in touch with you — jobs@wallstreetjapan.com
TOKYOPOP, the first manga publishing arm in the United States and major manga exporting firm, is looking for a Marketing Manager at their offices in Los Angeles. The position is particularly focused on online brand development and social media marketing.
DUTIES:
- Lead the development and expansion of strategies and objectives for building and executing year-round brand engagement via social media. Manager will be responsible for integrating social and emerging forms of media into all campaigns.
- Create and maintain monthly communication calendar and coordinate with Producers and Brand Managers the day-to-day community management/maintenance on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and others).
- Develop, implement, launch, and track the TOKYOPOP Tour grassroots marketing initiative to drive product sales and awareness; engage consumers and acquire signups to TOKYOPOP.com and its other social media profiles; promote brand awareness; and support other Tour goals.
- Coordinate and execute all social media initiatives, serving as the intermediary between internal, external, and third party partners.
- Plan, implement, and execute successful consumer and trade marketing programs (including brand strategic planning, market positioning, pricing, promotion, advertising) each season, in conjunction with Producers and Brand Managers.
- Work with Associate Publisher and Director of Sales to support distribution sales reps with account-specific COOP strategies for major national retail accounts.
- Direct and supervise staff to meet deadlines for sales-support materials such as seasonal catalogs, monthly sell sheets, add-on sell sheets, and other material as needed.
- Provide reporting to allow proper measurement and evaluation of marketing activities. Develop sound strategic recommendations based on analysis of ongoing trade and consumer promotion programs, assessing the implications these have on marketing strategy and achievement of objectives.
- Identify competitors and implement action plans to increase market share.
- Other duties as necessary to support the objectives of division and company.
- Limited travel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Skilled and successful in online brand management
- Well versed in digital, web, and mobile consumer marketing
- Experience organizing and executing consumer and tradeshow events a must
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and budgets.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Energetic, creative, and passionate; a true go-getter
- Experienced in supervising outsourced resources
- Supervisory experience. Solid leadership skills. Ability to train and motivate others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills
- Creative vision
- Solid analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on-time and innovative sales support materials
HOW TO APPLY:
This job opening comes from Mediabistro, a site for media-related job listings. Click here to apply.
Job: Translation & Administrative Assistant at Boston Hospital (Boston, MA)
The Global Link Language Services is looking to place a flexible part-time Translation & Administrative Assistant at a major Boston Hospital. Job requires managing complex spreadsheets and translating from both English to Japanese and Japanese to English.
| Salary Range: | $20-$25 per hr |
| Brief Description of Duties: | ONE YEAR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION AT BOSTON HOSPITAL
Immediate need for native Japanese administrative candidate. 20 hrs per week, one year position at a major Boston Hospital. Immediate start. Proposed work days are Mon, Wed & Thurs, but it is flexible. You will be supporting a Japanese Dr. Must have excellent admin skills – must be able to manipulate complex spread sheets. Medical experience a plus, but not required. Translation to and from E>J & J>E required. Excellent communication skills required as well as maturity. All working papers must be in order. Please send cv, 3 references and salary requirements to info@languagetranslate.com. Hourly pay is $20-25 per hour based on experience. Thank you. |
| Contact: | Melissa Letteri |
| Email: | melissa_letteri@languagetranslate.com |
| How To Apply: | Please email your cv to info@languagetranslate.com |
| Miscellaneous: | Please send three work references |
This position comes from the NAJAS Job Database. Click here to see more job openings.
Job: Technical Translation & Office Assistant at a Japanese energy company (Arlington, VA)
A major Japanese energy-related company in Arlington, VA is looking for an office assistant, as well as a technical translator. Both must be bilingual.
Technical Translator – The position pays around ($33K-$37K).
Duties: technical translation, general office work, and soon
Req: must be Japanese/English Bilingual
Office Administrator – for a major Japanese energy-related company in Arlington, VA ($33k-$35K)
Duties: general office work, some translation work
Req: business level Japanese is a must
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested in these or other Japan related job openings? Contact Interesse International at dc@iiicareer.com or call us at 571- 384-7117!
There’s more on our website as well: www.iiicareer.com
Job: Executive Assistant at Consulate-General of Japan (Seattle, WA)
The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is looking for an Executive Assistant. Japanese skills not mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Excellent English skills and office experience
2. Proficient computer skills
3. Flexibility and diligence
Send resume and cover letter by April 28 to:
Consulate-General of Japan
Attn. Yukio Motoe
601 Union Street, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101
or email to: kanri@cgjapansea. org
Temporary Gig: Full-Time Translation for Convention Linkage (Oita, Japan)
Convention Linkage is looking for a full-time translator from May 1st to March 31st, 2010 in Beppu, Oita. The translator would work 5 times a week, normal work hours in the Beppu International Convention Center for that 11 month period.
Employer: Convention Linkage
Period: Temporary Position from May 1st 2010 to March 31st 2011
ROLES: Helping with operations of, and translations for the following-
1. APEC Growth Strategy High Level Roundtable
2. Football Conference Event
3. B-Con Plaza Administration
4. B-Con Plaza Facilities Management
5. B-Con Plaza Operations
6. International and National Conferences
Salary: 1000yen/ hour
(For monthly calculation:
1000yen x 8hours x approx. 20.5days= APROX. 164,000yen)
Transportation Fees: Up to 10,000yen
Insurance: Enrollment in Social Insurance and Pension Plan
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Japanese and foreign language proficiency
- computer skills
HOW TO APPLY:
http://www.oitaroudoukyoku.go.jp/contents.php?id=200867
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Another Side of Travel
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Laura is a current JET who writes fantasy and science fiction for children and young adults, and is an occasional playwright/film maker.
Namaskaram! Greetings from India! Ever consider volunteering abroad? With all our JET paid vacation time, there`s lots of opportunities. It looks great on your resume, and it’s a sure way to give you inspiration for your writing! Why stick to the touristy spots you can read about? You can get a feel for “the real thing” by helping out in the rural villages and slums, and see a part of the world you might never see otherwise.
I definitely just got a feel for the “real India” after spending ten days in Andhra Pradesh building houses and teaching the children of Dalits (untouchables) with five other English teachers through Longitude International. What an amazing experience! The moment we entered Chuvuru village we were greeted by drums and dancing. The people welcomed us into their homes and there seemed no end to the smiles, laughter, and chai tea!
We spent our mornings helping build new cement houses that would stand the tempest of the fall monsoons, and our evenings teaching and playing with the children. In the beginning they were shy and called me “madam,” but within a few hours they completely opened up and called me “sister.” “Sister, one more song, one more photo, one more dance!” Boy, did they love to dance! We taught them the hokey pokey, the Macarena, head-shoulders-knees-and-toes, everything we could think of, and in return they showed us their “Bollywood moves.” They also loved my fife and recorder. Whenever I brought them out, they instantly began shouting requests.
During a game of “let`s travel,” one of the kids asked me, “Your village?” I didn`t know how to respond. Temple, Texas, where I was born? Owasso or Tulsa Oklahoma where I was raised and went to school? Nabari, Japan, where I live now? Malawi, Africa, where I left a huge part of my heart with the AIDS orphans? Or right there in Chuvuru where I felt so at home?
It was a bit of an identity crisis. I asked myself if I really “belong” anywhere. For weeks I`ve been nervous about my upcoming visit back to the States and wondering if it has “changed,” or more importantly, if I`ve changed. Will I feel “at home” in the place my friends and family consider to be my “home?”
After puzzling over it I came to a rather relieving, though somewhat clichéd conclusion. The world is my village. Perhaps that sounds cheesy, but I really think so. Not that I would be welcome let alone feel comfortable anywhere in the world, but I think wherever I do go where there are welcoming hearts and warm smiles, that place will be my home, my village for as long as I am there. And the villagers of India really are so welcoming, so loving that you feel like one of them from the very beginning. There is no insider/outsider. Only friend and family.
Of course, the trip wasn`t all fuzzy feelings. It was very difficult to see how some of the people suffered. Thirty years ago in a nearby village, the government gave the Dalits land to farm, but are now taking it back. This forces the villagers to migrate long distances through dangerous roads or hire themselves out as domestic servants where they are physically and sexually abused. Disease is still a major problem, claiming many lives.
So a lot of people have asked me, why did you bother going to India? There`s not much you can do to help anyway; why not just send money? Sending money is great, but if I`m traveling anyway, I might as well make a difference as I do and experience the “real world.” I can already tell you, those kids and that place are already showing up in my fiction!
We were the first volunteer group to visit Chuvuru, but this is only the beginning of their brighter future. Hopefully many more teams will come to help build and teach, continuing the cause of awareness, human rights, and global friendship. Who knows, maybe you`re next? If you`re interested in learning more about longitude and their work, you can visit their website at http://www.golongitude.org/.
For more details, pictures, and videos about Laura`s adventures in Asia, visit her weekly blog at laurajanepopp.blogspot.com.
Job: Executive Assistant (Seattle)
Via the PNWJETAA Yahoo Group:
The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is seeking an Executive Assistant to perform
a variety of administrative tasks and duties.
Requirements:
- Excellent English skills and office experience
- Proficient computer skills
- Flexibility and diligence
Interested parties can send their resume and cover letter by email or snail mail April 28 to:
Consulate-General of Japan
Attn. Yukio Motoe
601 Union Street, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101
kanri@cgjapansea.org
JETAA Chapter Beat 4.15.10
Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.
- Hanami Picnic – Saturday, April 17th, 12:30 at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham. Come out for a day of fresh air, friends and cherry blossoms in the park. Be sure to bring some snacks or drinks for everyone to share.
- O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, May 5th, 5:30 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
- Softball Challenge – Saturday, May 15, 12:00 to 4:00 at Fellows Oval ANU. JETAA Canberra and the AJS and CJC are forming a team for this year’s event, so grab your glove and join in. Practice will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 at Yarralumla Neighborhood Oval.
- Yamashiro’s Farmer’s Market Mixer – Thursday, April 29th, 7:30 to 9:00 at Yamashiro Restaurant in Hollywood. Join JETAASC for a get together in the hills of Hollywood for a farmers market. There’s fresh produce, live music, baked goods, gelato and a specialty taco stand set up by the restaurant.
- Family Fun Day – Saturday, May 1st, 12:00 to 6:00 at Boomers in Irvine. Check out this day of fun activities for the young and young at heart. Mini golf, laser tag and go karts are just some of the activities planned.
- Japanese Night Out: Otafuku’s Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and Hakkaisan Sake – Tuesday, April 20th, 6:30 to 8:00 at Decibel Sake Bar. Get out for a night of Japanese food and high quality sake at one of New York’s favorite Japanese restaurants.
- JETAANY Book Club – Thursday, April 22nd, time and location to be determined. This month’s selection will be Polite Lies: On Being a Woman Caught Between Cultures by Kyoko Mori. Drop by and add your voice to the discussion.
- Origami Workshop – Saturday, April 24th, 3:00 to 4:30 at Kinokuniya Bookstore. Come learn about the art of paper folding, including a lesson on origami animals and other special techniques.
- Japan-a-mania – Saturday, April 24th, 12:30 to 4:30 at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Join JETAANY and NYC kids in a day of learning about Japanese Culture. Volunteer to show off your origami, katakana and kimono skills.
- Quiz Night – Wednesday, April 28th, 6:00 at Amber Restaurant. Test your knowledge of Japanese history, poular culture, sports and more on this night of fun and games. Top 3 teams win prizes, so get your team together and give it your best.
- East Bay Nomikai Happy Hour – Tuesday, April 20th, 6:00 to 8:00 at Ozumo Oakland. This month JETAANC is joining the Japan Society of Northern California and the Japanese Graduates and Researchers Society at Berkeley for drinks and fun.
- Vancouver Ikebana Spring Show – Saturday April 17th and Sunday April 18th, 12:00 to 5:00 at the Oakridge Centre Auditorium in Vancouver. The Vancouver Ikebana Association is holding it’s annual show for Japanese flower arrangement, including teacher demonstrations each day from 1:00 to 3:00.
- J-Lunch – Friday, April 16th, 12:00 at Circa Cafe. Come share your love of Japan over lunch with others in the DC area.
- Kaiwa – Thursday, April 22nd, 5:30 at 43 Below. Practice Japanese with old friends and some tasty snacks.
What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just contact Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.
Seeking *Female* English Teacher (Kagoshima)
Via the Kagoshima-jets yahoo group:
Kagoshima Immaculate Heart Women’s Tertiary (Junior) College in Kagoshima City is seeking a full-time English teacher for a position starting September 2010.
The college is a small, well-known, established school for 18-20 year old women. The English department has a dynamic, friendly staff from Japan and several other countries.
Qualifications:
A BA in English or education and/or teaching experience is preferable. Annual salary is 3,000,000 Yen plus board and lodging in an all-female student residence. The position includes a small teacher’s apartment with facilities overlooking Kagoshima’s famous active volcano, Sakurajima.
Return air fares between the country of residence and Japan are provided. Visa assistance is included. The contract is for one year, and renewable. The teaching load is 14 hours a week, with some extra duties. There are generous paid holidays throughout the year.
Interested parties may email their CV to Mr. Masato Omoto:
omoto@juntan.k-junshin.ac.jp
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Part-time English Teacher for IES (Fukui)
Via the Fjet Yahoo Group:
International English School (IES) in Fukui City is looking for a part-time teacher, with a possible full-time position opportunity, to start work as of April 2010. The school is 7 years old and has eikaiwa-style classes for all-ages, from pre-school to retirees. Classes are held at the IES office near Fukui JR Station (roughly 2 minutes from Aossa), as well as outside of the office all over the greater Fukui area at community centers, homes, and public schools.
Requirements are as follows:
- Native English speaker
- Bachelors degree
- Fukui resident, or soon-to-be resident
- Proper visa suitable for working in Japan; visa status renegotiable upon full-time contract with the company
Job description:
- Applicants with teaching experience are preferred. Training and guidance will be available when planning for and teaching lessons. Basic Japanese ability is required since a Japanese assistant will be with you during most, if not all, classes.
- Salary will start at 2,000 Yen per 50-minute class. Salary is renegotiable upon full-time contract with the company. Salary includes preparation time for the lessons.
- Transportation reimbursement is available for classes held outside of our office.
Job:Office Manager/Administrative Assistant at U.S.-Japan Council – Washington, DC
USJC Office Manager/Administrative Assistant – Washington, DC
ROLES:
The Office Manager/Administrative Assistant will be an integral part of a small staff team in a new nonprofit membership organization focused on U.S.-Japan relations. The position will have primary responsibility for Council office administrative operations including bookkeeping, office management, organizational support for the President and Board members and some program support. The position requires an individual who is flexible, able to multi-task and prioritize, proactive, well-organized, able to plan and meet deadlines and comfortable working independently and as part of a team. The duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Administrative: approximately 80%
- Office Management & Administrative Support:
- Maintain office calendar, schedule conference calls and Board and Committee meetings, provide scheduling and logistical support as needed for Council events.
- Screen calls and email inquiries, including fielding and responding to general information requests.
- Order supplies, and manage IT and other office equipment. Liaison with office vendors.
- Filing: Establish and maintain filing system for vendor billing accounts, funder reports and records and office administration. Organize and maintain office filing system (electronic and hard copy).
- Assist in ensuring Council’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Help maintain relevant permits, licenses and certifications.
- Assist with travel arrangements and handle other logistical matters as requested.
- As needed, draft correspondence and other documents.
- Help recruit and supervise interns.
- Provide some Board and Member-related support
- Accounting:
- Accounting: Enter vender billing and prepare checks; enter bank deposit information using QuickBooks system. Track spending, pay bills.
- Payroll: Maintain filing system of records of employee time sheets.
- Database:
- Responsible for maintaining funder database, providing support for fundraising (data entry and assisting with bulk mailing) and grant preparation activities, as required. Coordinate with LA-based Program Director on data entry and maintenance of membership lists.
- Programs: approximately 20%
- Assist with programs and events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants with an interest in U.S.-Japan and Asia relations and Japanese language ability (written, oral) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations is helpful
- familiarity with QuickBooks (non-profit edition preferred), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Salesforce.com and other databases, payroll (Paychex), budget, filing and office organizing systems.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to hr@usjapancouncil.org
This job posting came from Idealist.
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WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
This weekend Japan Society hosted the inaugural 12-hour extravaganza known as “j-cation”. The line-up of events was kicked off by the movie Flavor of Happiness (幸せの香り or Shiawase no kaori), the story of a father-daughter relationship between an aging Chinese chef and his young female apprentice. A bit long and sappy, but the food images were to die for! In various corners of Japan Society several workshops were simultaneously taking place, such as Read More
Job: CNNGO.com Tokyo City Editor (Contract based) (Tokyo)
How well do you know and love your city? We are seeking an enthusiastic City Editor tapped in the life and soul of Tokyo to join the fast growing CNNGo.com travel/lifestyle portal.
The ideal candidate has a network of contacts, can manage a stable of contributors and draws inspiration from the city around them. Savvy, sophisticated, fun and insightful, this person is also preferably bilingual (written and oral) in English (primary language) and Japanese.
He or she will be a creative, have a strong writing/reporting/journalism background, is able to work independently and have demonstrated knowledge and action with CMS interfaces and social media technologies.
Crucially, he or she must be extremely knowledgeable about Tokyo, able to source and deliver content for a local audience on a global platform. CNNGo.com seeks to deliver content for a local audience, so it is imperative content ideas have the right insider knowledge and delivery that appeals to the Tokyo market.
ROLES:
• Manage day to day content, layout and site production
• Source and manage contributors and content flow in coordination with Hong Kong-based editorial lead
• Multiple daily content updates
• Develop ideas, themes, content projects utilizing all delivery methods possible (blogs, video and other AV means etc)
• Photo editing/manipulation
• Editing and writing


