Business Reporter / News Assistant

Posted On: December 14, 2011

Journalism Job

Media Organization: The Asahi Shimbun

Company Description

The Asahi Shimbun is Japan’s leading national daily newspaper. Based
in Tokyo, it has a circulation of more than eight million. Its North
American bureaus are located in New York, Los Angeles, and
Washington,D.C.

Job Description

Duties include assisting our New York-based business correspondent
with articles by conducting thorough background research, attending
press conferences, arranging interviews, gathering business and
industry-related news and monitoring investment markets. Some
administrative support, such as transcribing interviews and
otherassignments, is also required. The position will be available in
early January. Compensationincludes overtime pay, excellent
medical/dental benefits, and 401(k).

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume (fax only if necessary). No clips or phone calls, please.

Contact Information:
Clay Carmouche
The Asahi Shimbun
620 Eighth Avenue, 18th FloorNew York Times BuildingNew York, NY 10018
212.221.1734 (fax)
c.carmouche@asahiam.com (email)