Associate Producer - Washington DC
Industry:Media
Location:Washington D.C.
Salary:$40-45K
Visa Sponsor:No
Language:English: Native Level, Japanese: Business Level
Overview:

The Japanese TV company has an opening in its Washington DC bureau for the Associate Producer position.

This entry-level position is a fantastic opportunity for those who are early in their careers.

Responsibilities:
• Daily coverage of US news
• Monitoring breaking US/international news
• Attendance at press briefings, policy speeches and think tank events around Washington
• Covering 2024 presidential elections
• Arranging all logistics for trips and being able to drive for camera crew
• Researching for feature news stories

Qualifications
• Energetic and have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Interested in US and world news
• Not 9 to 5 job; be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed
• A team player who will do their very best to assist our correspondents, and who are capable of bridging the different cultures between American and Japan
• Interest in Japan is required
• Some experience in a newsroom is a plus but not required

The typical salary starts at $45,000 a year, but it can vary based on several factors.
This TV company is one of the largest networks in Asia with over 100 million viewers worldwide, including in the US.