{"id":39614,"date":"2016-04-07T07:43:42","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=39614"},"modified":"2016-04-07T07:43:42","modified_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:43:42","slug":"job-researcherwriter-a-japanese-energy-association-washington-d-c-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2016\/04\/07\/job-researcherwriter-a-japanese-energy-association-washington-d-c-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Researcher\/Writer &#8211; A Japanese Energy Association (Washington D.C., USA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em>Posted by\u00a0<strong>Sydney Sparrow<\/strong>, an ALT currently living in Toyota City<\/em><em>.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\" target=\"_blank\">JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><b style=\"color: #000000\">P<\/b><b style=\"color: #000000\">osition:<\/b>\u00a0Researcher\/Writer<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span><em><strong style=\"color: #000000\">Posted by:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0A Japanese\u00a0Energy\u00a0Association<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><strong style=\"color: #000000\">Locati<\/strong><strong style=\"color: #000000\">on:<\/strong>\u00a0Washington D.C., USA<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><em><strong>Contract: <\/strong>Full-Time<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Researcher\/Writer needed to begin employment on <span class=\"aBn\"><span class=\"aQJ\">June 1, 2016<\/span><\/span> for a Japanese energy association in Washington D.C. The association represents the energy and nuclear utility sector in Japan and closely follows U.S. utility and nuclear regulatory issues. This position will report on U.S. energy policy and experience, gathering information from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, Congressional committees, public and private utility companies and energy industry consulting firms and associations. The position does not require a technical background or nuclear engineering degree, but some familiarity with the issues and vocabulary of nuclear power\u00a0and energy regulation is desirable. The position will generally advocate for nuclear power and will:<!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Interface with U.S. energy policymakers and consultants,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Prepare written reports and PowerPoint presentations,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Attend and report on relevant meetings,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Write articles for energy newsletters,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Proofread Japanese-to-English translations for accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Assist in coordinating fact finding trips and conferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Because this position is also the primary English-language position in the office, the applicant will need sophisticated, professionally appropriate English communication skills. The position will require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">A college degree (Bachelors required, Masters desirable), preferably in\u00a0economics, public policy, political science, international affairs or environmental engineering,\u00a0demonstrable achievements in prior positions or academic studies,\u00a0very polished English-language writing, researching, verbal and presentation skills\u00a0understanding of website functionality and evolving social media usage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">A cooperative and collaborative approach to clients and co-workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">A self-motivated personality able to organize, prioritize and consistently meet deadlines,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Japanese language ability or cultural exposure helpful but not required. This is an excellent career-building opportunity for an applicant who has excelled in their academic studies and is ready to specialize in the energy sector and\/or the international nuclear regulatory framework. Previous employees in this position have been able to build a skill set and professional network that allowed them to move on to positions with the Department of Energy, the Department of State, the NRC, and more senior positions at energy consulting companies and associations. The position is offered at $48,000\/annum with fully-paid, Platinum-level health\/dental insurance and generous vacation\/holiday benefits in line with other large companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Application Process:\u00a0<\/strong>Send CV and cover letter\u00a0(required) to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:mccarthy@iacdc.com\" target=\"_blank\">mccarthy@iacdc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by\u00a0Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City.\u00a0Click here\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email. Position:\u00a0Researcher\/Writer Posted by:\u00a0A Japanese\u00a0Energy\u00a0Association Location:\u00a0Washington D.C., USA Contract: Full-Time Researcher\/Writer needed to begin employment on June 1, 2016 for a Japanese energy association in Washington D.C. 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