{"id":28590,"date":"2013-01-19T15:30:03","date_gmt":"2013-01-19T19:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=28590"},"modified":"2013-01-19T15:30:24","modified_gmt":"2013-01-19T19:30:24","slug":"job-assistant-correspondent-at-kyodo-news-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2013\/01\/19\/job-assistant-correspondent-at-kyodo-news-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Assistant Correspondent at Kyodo News (Los Angeles)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to JET\u00a0alum and Kyodo News journalist\u00a0Jody Godoy<\/b>. Posted by <\/em>Kay Monroe<\/a> (Miyazaki<\/a>-shi, 1995 -97)<\/i><\/strong>. Click here<\/a> to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/a> and receive job listings even sooner by email.<\/em>
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Position<\/i><\/strong>: Assistant Correspondent<\/em>
\nPosted by<\/b>: Kyodo News<\/em>
\nType<\/i><\/strong>: Full- <\/em>time (occasionally requires overtime)
\nLocation<\/i><\/strong>: Los Angeles, CA<\/em>
\nSalary<\/i><\/strong>: <\/em>N\/A<\/i>
\nStart Date<\/i><\/strong>: <\/em>N\/A<\/i><\/p>\n

Overview:<\/b>
\nKyodo News, the largest Japanese newswire, is currently seeking an assistant correspondent for its Los Angeles bureau. Journalism experience and Japanese language skills are not required, but some<\/p>\n

level of interest and knowledge of international affairs and Japanese culture and language is desired. Duties include assisting Japanese correspondents by researching political, cultural and international<\/p>\n

issues, attending press briefings and other events (award ceremonies, criminal trials, sporting events, etc.) as needed. Occasional out-of-state travel is required. Byline and other writing opportunities are regularly available for Kyodo News International, an English-language wire service, and they may be published by leading English newspapers in Japan and around Asia. Administrative tasks will include writing correspondence, planning logistics, and transcribing, arranging and conducting interviews.<\/p>\n

This is a great opportunity for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in journalism.<\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/b>
\n\u30fbDemonstrated interest in international affairs.
\n\u30fbInterest and experience in Japan and Asian regional issues highly desired.
\n\u30fbJournalism experience and Japanese language ability is a plus, but
\nnot required.
\n\u30fbYou must be able to work in the United States legally. We do not sponsor visas.
\n\u30fbStrong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills
\n\u30fbBecause this position requires travel to time-sensitive events, car ownership is required.<\/p>\n

Compensation:<\/b>
\n\u30fbSalary and paid overtime
\n\u30fbMedical, dental and vision coverage
\n\u30fbPaid vacations and sick-time
\n\u30fbBiannual bonus<\/p>\n

Career Level:<\/b> Entry<\/p>\n

How and to Whom to Apply:<\/b><\/p>\n

Please address all correspondence to Kazushige\u00a0Motokura, Bureau Chief, Kyodo News Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Resume and cover letter should be emailed to kkrenechen@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About Kyodo<\/b>:
\nKyodo\u00a0News, founded in November 1945 as a nonprofit cooperative organization, is the leading news agency in Asia. Kyodo covers the ever-changing developments in Japan and around the world, distributing<\/p>\n

news to domestic and overseas news media as well as international organizations and institutions. Major Japanese newspapers and radio-TV station subscribes to Kyodo. Kyodo\u00a0News includes Japanese, English and Chinese-language services. Operating with an annual budget from membership dues and other subscription revenues, Kyodo is completely independent of any government or commercial interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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