{"id":50318,"date":"2024-02-10T16:25:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T20:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=50318"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T17:47:26","slug":"job-assistant-correspondent-the-mainichi-newspapers-washington-d-c-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2024\/02\/10\/job-assistant-correspondent-the-mainichi-newspapers-washington-d-c-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Assistant Correspondent &#8211; The Mainichi Newspapers (Washington, D.C., USA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Posted by\u00a0<strong>Sydney Sparrow.<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSce8qNN4OwZFQwlpapooqSBmyTvqa1nJB6BnoiYQDJ1iWOtMg\/viewform?sub=Subscribe&amp;hl=en\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Position:<\/strong> Assistant Correspondent<br><strong>Posted by:<\/strong><\/em> <em>The Mainichi Newspapers<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Washington, D.C., USA<br><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Full Time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mainichi Newspapers North America General Bureau has immediate need for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Correspondent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily newspaper printed in Japan with a nationwide circulation of over two million copies. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest daily newspaper company in Japan. Our corporate information can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mainichi.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/mainichi.jp\/english\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Attend press briefings and events, including at the White House, Executive Agencies, Congress, and think tanks, to support correspondents in making in-depth reports on U.S. foreign and security policy and its relevance to Japanese readers.<\/li><li>Work closely with correspondents and conduct research, develop story ideas, and coordinate coverage on a variety of topics related to US politics, society, and economics.<\/li><li>Lead external communications with government, academic, and private sector stakeholders in the United States and Japan to organize interviews and gather information for articles.<\/li><li>Support article production by proofreading and transcribing.<\/li><li>Oversee some administrative office operations.<\/li><li>Perform other administrative responsibilities as needed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> At a minimum, must have at least a bachelor\u2019s degree. Background in international relations, foreign policy, or journalism is preferred;<\/li><li>Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;<\/li><li>Must be detailed-oriented and have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment;<\/li><li>Must be able to work with tight deadlines and to persist in achieving goals and objectives;<\/li><li>Must be proficient with basic computer software such as Microsoft Office; and<\/li><li>Must be available to work on weekends and\/or irregular hours as necessary.<\/li><li>Japanese language skills preferred but not required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours and Compensation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Work Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, including a one-hour lunch break.<\/li><li>Location: A successful candidate is expected to work in the office full time.<\/li><li>Salary: $40,000 &#8211; $48,000 plus additional overtime.<\/li><li>Employer will not supply health, dental, vision, disability, life, other insurance benefits, but will provide additional compensation.<\/li><li>Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Valid proof of citizenship or residence status must be presented prior to employment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process: <\/strong>E-mail your resume and cover letter in PDF format to:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:mainichidc1@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">mainichidc1@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted by\u00a0Sydney Sparrow.\u00a0Click here\u00a0to join\u00a0the\u00a0JETwit Jobs Google Group\u00a0and receive job listings\u00a0even sooner\u00a0by email. Position: Assistant CorrespondentPosted by: The Mainichi NewspapersLocation: Washington, D.C., USAContract: Full Time General Description: The Mainichi Newspapers North America General Bureau has immediate need for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Correspondent. 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