{"id":45364,"date":"2020-01-09T09:57:20","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T13:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=45364"},"modified":"2020-02-21T18:10:43","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T22:10:43","slug":"job-news-reporter-research-assistant-yomiuri-shimbun-los-angeles-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2020\/01\/09\/job-news-reporter-research-assistant-yomiuri-shimbun-los-angeles-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Job:  News Reporter\/Research Assistant  &#8211; Yomiuri Shimbun (Los Angeles, CA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Posted by&nbsp;<strong>Sydney Sparrow.<\/strong><\/em><em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to join&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/groups.google.com\/forum\/?hl=en&amp;fromgroups#%21forum\/jetwitjobs\">JETwit Jobs Google Group<\/a>&nbsp;and receive job listings&nbsp;even sooner&nbsp;by email<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>J<\/em>ob<\/strong><em><strong> Title:<\/strong><\/em>  <em>News Reporter\/Research Assistant <br><strong>Posted by:<\/strong> Yomiuri Shimbun <br><strong>Location:<\/strong>  Los Angeles, CA <br><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Full-Time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a job received directly from the newspaper:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">Founded in 1874, The Yomiuri Shimbun is the Japan\u2019s largest and most influential national daily newspaper in Japan. We have 28 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">The Yomiuri Shimbun: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit\">www.yomiuri.co.jp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">The Yomiuri Shimbun Media Data: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit\">http:\/\/adv.yomiuri.co.jp\/m-data\/english\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Japan News (Our English-language daily): <a style=\"font-size: inherit\">www.the-japan-news.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Los Angeles Bureau of the Yomiuri Shimbun seeks a reporter\/research assistant to help cover major events\u2014including the 2020 presidential campaign and political news in the western and Midwestern states\u2014as well as breaking news stories throughout the year. This job primarily involves assisting the Japanese Bureau Chief by following and monitoring news stories, arranging and conducting interviews, transcribing interviews, and covering important news events as they break.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The work can be fast-paced and there are regular deadlines. The position may include opportunities to travel to cover major news events.\u00a0 The country of Mexico is also covered by the Los Angeles Bureau.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As the newspaper is written in Japanese, there are no byline opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Job Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Newsgathering and research, identify newsworthy events<\/li>\n<li>Conduct interviews\/develop and maintain news sources<\/li>\n<li>Cover press conferences and other events<\/li>\n<li>Travel is sometimes required, including weekend work<\/li>\n<li>Some administrative duties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keen interest in political and social issues<\/li>\n<li>Some familiarity with Japan<\/li>\n<li>Journalism experience (at a college publication or elsewhere) is preferred<\/li>\n<li>Spanish language proficiency is preferred<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n<li>Excellent internet and research skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to rapidly transcribe documents<\/li>\n<li>Attention to accuracy, detail oriented, ability to multitask effectively<\/li>\n<li>Driver\u2019s license and ability to drive freeways<\/li>\n<li>Must already live in Greater Los Angeles region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Compensation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary:\u00a0 $37,700 plus overtime<\/li>\n<li>Benefits: 401(k), medical and dental insurance, work-related gas mileage and cell phone reimbursement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>How and to Whom to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Email cover letter and resume to <a href=\"mailto:2020job@yomiurila.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2020job@yomiurila.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Attn: Jacob Margolies. Applicants should indicate proficiency level for all languages (e.g. native, working knowledge or conversational) in resumes.\u00a0 (No phone calls please).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please apply by January 17th<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by&nbsp;Sydney Sparrow.&nbsp;Click here&nbsp;to join&nbsp;the&nbsp;JETwit Jobs Google Group&nbsp;and receive job listings&nbsp;even sooner&nbsp;by email Job Title: News Reporter\/Research Assistant Posted by: Yomiuri Shimbun Location: Los Angeles, CA Contract: Full-Time Here&#8217;s a job received directly from the newspaper: Founded in 1874, The Yomiuri Shimbun is the Japan\u2019s largest and most influential national daily newspaper in Japan. 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