Associate Producer for a Japanese TV/Radio Company!!!

Candidate Passionate about American Political & Economic News needed for Japanese TV/Radio Company!!!

Do you have a passion for political and diplomacy related topics in the US? Have you been trying to get into the entertainment industry, but just haven’t gotten the opportunity to do so? Well, we have a great opportunity for the right candidate to get into the business, gain experience, grow and develop new skills in this field for future opportunities.

A Japanese entertainment industry located in the Washington DC area is currently on the lookout for an Associate Producer to joint their team to get paired up with a reporter and follow political and economical news related to the White House, State & Commerce Department, the FRB and other entities. JET Alumni with a passion for journalism, political and economic topics are encouraged to apply!!

As an Associate Producer, you would conduct research assigned to you by the reporter, and at times will have to conduct your own research depending on the situation and go on business trips as well.

The pay range for this position is around the 36k-45k. Health insurance, travel allowance and expenses are fully covered by the company.

Due to the nature of the job, this is not a 9-5 job. Candidates interested in this job need to be prepared to work nights, weekends and overtime when needed.

Your essential duties would include the following:

・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

Please consider the following 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 preferred but not required
・Some experience in a newsroom is a plus but not required

・ Any level of proficiency in Japanese is preferred, but not required