Posted On: April 14, 2025

Journalism Job

Media Organization: Fujisankei Communications International Inc.

Company Description

Established in 1986, Fujisankei Communications International, Inc (FCI) along with the rest of the Fujisankei Group entities strives to serve as a global bridge between Japan and rest of the world. Headquartered in New York with operations in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Cairo, FCI distributes world news as well as news topics covering politics, economy, and culture to Fuji TV, Sankei Shimbun Newspaper, and other group entities.

Job Description

FCI NY Office is looking for a Camera Person to assist the news team with bringing news from the U.S. to a national audience in Japan. The right candidate will support reporters, covering news mainly from North and South America. You will have a hand in creating pre-recorded or live content for the news program FNN News for Japan’s largest media conglomerate, Fuji Television Network. The ideal candidate would find excitement in covering a wide array of topics from culture to entertainment to politics and the UN, as well as having access to special events and work trips.

Main Responsibilities:
• Responsible for shooting news and other video including design, operation of lighting, audio equipment and transportation of equipment.
• Coordinate with Correspondents and News Producers to translate ideas and news stories into video image.
• Shoot to tape and live via satellite and fiber from the studio or on location throughout North, South and Central America.
• Edit video images for transmission or broadcast.
• Coordinate fiber and satellite feeds as requested by FCI for the TV News and Production Departments and Fuji Television Network, Inc., or other affiliates.
• Perform transmission of video footage from location or studio to Fuji Television Network, Inc., or other affiliates. Conduct archive of recorded footages.
• Travel with news or production crew on location and provide relief in driving during on location shoots.
• Maintain the company's ENG equipment and other related equipment. Coordinate repairs and parts procurement. Perform routine surveys to ensure equipment safety and security.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in ENG technology.
• Research, plan and propose future story ideas.
• Prepare and submit payment vouchers for vendor invoices.
• Perform other duties assigned from time to time by FCI Management.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must live within an hour commute to our NY office or be able to move within 1 hour before beginning of employment.
• Have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work early mornings, late nights, and on weekends when necessary.
• Willingness to work outside of the office frequently.
• Willingness to be on call, as it involves covering breaking news.
• Beginner level Japanese required.

To Apply

Please email resume, and cover letter to maria.meyer@fci-ny.com with the subject "FCI NY Camera Person Application". Resumes without cover letters and AI generated content will not be accepted.