{"id":32112,"date":"2013-09-24T09:44:48","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T13:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=32112"},"modified":"2013-09-24T09:44:48","modified_gmt":"2013-09-24T13:44:48","slug":"job-news-desk-editor-at-the-japan-times-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2013\/09\/24\/job-news-desk-editor-at-the-japan-times-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: News Desk Editor at The Japan Times (Tokyo)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to JET alum journalist\u00a0<strong>Tom Baker<\/strong>\u00a0for passing this one along.\u00a0Posted by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonurbannews.com\/lifestyle\/on-purpose-and-uncertainty-take-pride-in-your-choices\/\">blogger<\/a>\u00a0and podcaster\u00a0<strong>Jon Dao (Toyama-ken, 2009-12)<\/strong>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#!forum\/jetwitjobs\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p><em>Position: News Desk Editor<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Posted by: The Japan Times<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Location: Tokyo, Japan<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Type: Full-Time<\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Japan Times is seeking an experienced editor, with strong news editing and layout skills to work full time on the news desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong knowledge of current affairs, both global and domestic<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate computer skills<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of AP style<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in InDesign\/InCopy and the Japanese language is a plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants should send a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and a letter explaining why they are interested in this position by Oct. 4 to hr @ japantimes.co.jp or via regular mail to the attention of HR and General Affairs Division, The Japan Times, Ltd., 4-5-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8071.<\/p>\n<p>All documents are nonreturnable. 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