Industry: Publishing
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: $27/h
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Native Level, Japanese: Native Level
Detail: Japanese publishing company seeks a Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter -Washington D.C.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm (lunch 1hr break)
Salary: $27/h
Office: WAS D.C. (Downtown Area)
※週2-4日勤務。
< Your Role >
The Company is looking for a correspondent for its Washington Bureau.
This position is responsible for providing quality reporting, writing, and editorial support to the bureau chief and correspondents, as well as the administrative support necessary to run the bureau as a news organization.
This position may attend press conferences independently or travel to other parts of the country and may collaborate with reporters in other areas, such as New York and Tokyo. In addition to the core responsibilities of assisting the bureau chief and correspondents as a researcher, the position may occasionally involve writing and editing English-language stories for publication in Asia-focused and other media published or distributed by the Company’s affiliated entities, when appropriate.
< Responsibilities >
In accordance with the bureau chief's instructions, gather information relevant to the bureau’s news-reporting activities and conduct verification, fact-checking, and follow-up research as needed.
Research individuals or groups relevant to current events and trending news topics, based on a clear understanding of the needs of the bureau chief, correspondents, and subscribers.
Prepare comprehensive, easy-to-read summaries of findings and provide actionable recommendations to the bureau chief and correspondents.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key policymakers, government officials, experts, and other influential figures.
Assist the bureau chief and correspondents in securing exclusive interviews with government officials and other key individuals.
Stay informed on a wide range of U.S. political, economic, social, and cultural issues by attending press conferences, events, and reaching out to key contacts.
Schedule interviews for the bureau chief and correspondents; collect, analyze, and organize essential data related to those interviews. Assist the bureau chief and correspondents with written and oral English communication as needed.
At the request of the bureau chief or correspondents, locate interviewees, conduct initial interviews on their behalf, and provide detailed feedback on the results.
Understand and stay aligned with the Company’s editorial direction; engage in proactive networking to help the organization stay competitive and enhance content quality.
Collect and organize data from a variety of sources, including newspapers, magazines, television broadcasts, blogs, and online platforms.
Maintain an up-to-date contact list of government officials, industry leaders, and other relevant individuals.
Serve as a liaison between the bureau and external institutions, making necessary arrangements for news-reporting activities, such as securing media passes.
Collaborate with other correspondents, under the news editor’s direction, to enhance the overall value of the Company’s content and support the execution of newsroom operations.
In addition to core researcher responsibilities, occasionally write and edit English-language stories for publication in Asia-focused and other media published or distributed by affiliated entities, when possible.
Use findings from research and interviews to write concise, accurate, and factual articles.
Edit stories as needed in preparation for editorial approval and publication.
Perform other duties related to the operations of the Washington bureau as required.
< What You Need to Be Successful in This Role >
Strong sense of journalistic integrity and professionalism.
Excellent command of both Japanese and English.
Ability to consistently produce high-quality work with minimal errors under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly understand supervisors’ instructions and keep supervisors informed of work progress and status updates.
Willingness to take on additional editorial tasks as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard office applications.
Adequate computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn and use new software applications and digital tools utilized by the Company.
■応募要件
必須条件：
英語：ネイティブまたはそれに準じるレベル
日本語：ビジネスレベル以上（読解・ライティング含む）、JLPT N1相当
政治学、国際関係、ジャーナリズム、地域研究などの専攻が望ましい
10-11月あたりは中間選挙関連もあり残業あるかもしれません。
エントリーレベル応募可、OPT可.
