Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter

JAC Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment seeks a Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter in Washington D.C. The role involves gathering information, attending press conferences, and collaborating with reporters across various locations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree, strong journalistic integrity, and fluency in both Japanese and English. This hybrid position requires in-office presence for at least two days a week, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have strong journalistic integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency in English and Japanese languages is required.
• Knowledge and interest in American affairs.

Responsibilities

• Gather information relevant to news-reporting activities.
• Prepare summaries of findings and provide recommendations.
• Build relationships with key policymakers and experts.

Skills

Strong sense of journalistic integrity

Excellent command of English

Excellent command of Japanese

Solid communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

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Company Overview

A publishing company is looking for a Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter for its Washington D.C. This position may attend press conferences alone or travel to other parts of the country and may collaborate with reporters in other areas, such as New York and Tokyo.

Company Overview

A publishing company is looking for a Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter for its Washington D.C. This position may attend press conferences alone or travel to other parts of the country and may collaborate with reporters in other areas, such as New York and Tokyo.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with the bureau chief's instructions, gathering information relevant to the news-reporting activities of the bureau, conducting verification, fact-checking, and doing follow-up research as required.
• Gathering information on individuals or groups relevant to current events and trending news topics based on an accurate assessment of the needs of the bureau chief, correspondents, and subscribers.
• Preparing summaries of the findings and related information in a comprehensive, easy-to-read format and providing recommendations to the bureau chief and correspondents.
• Building and maintaining unique relationships with key policymakers, government officials, experts, and other key players.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities required by management.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Strong sense of journalistic integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent command of both Japanese and English languages.
• Adequate knowledge and keen interest in American affairs.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality output with minimum error in a timely manner.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly understand supervisor’s instructions and to keep supervisor informed of the work status and progress.
• Must have proficiency in basic software applications including Word and Excel.
• Must have adequate compute literacy to learn and use other software applications and digital devices currently used, or to be used in the company.
  
  
  

SALARY & Benefits

USD $55,000 - $65,000+ Additional compensation (bonus) + Generous benefits package

Others

Work location: Washington DC

• This is a hybrid position. (All employees must work in-office at least 2 times per week)
  
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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