Reporter /Researcher

Posted On: March 28, 2017

Journalism Job

Media Organization: The Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan's largest newspaper and news site)

Company Description

The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper with over 9 million subscribers. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have 26 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.

Website: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/ English-language site is: http://the-japan-news.com/

Job Description

Reporter /Researcher--New York Bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan's leading print news organization

Main duties involve assisting the Yomiuri's Japanese United Nations correspondent by covering the Security Council and other UN bodies. This includes attending press briefings, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, coming up with story ideas, etc. Applicant may also be required to work other news areas including national politics, business, major breaking news, and sports, as the situation warrants. Some transcribing of briefings and interviews is also required.

Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs, especially international relations. An interest in journalism combined with attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. Applicants should already be based in New York region.

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be available for in-person interviews

Email letter and resume to: New York Bureau Chief Makoto Yoshiike at: yominyjob2017@gmail.com