Job Description

A Japanese news media company is seeking a talented bilingual Japanese Correspondent for its Finance/Economic news section. Entry-level candidates with a background in Finance/Economics will also be considered.

Title: Correspondent - Japanese bilingual

Working Hour: Full time

Salary: $58,000 to $66,000 + Bonus

Benefit: Very competitive

Visa support: H1b or I

Summary

A global media company is looking for a correspondent for its NY office.

This position is responsible for reporting and analyzing information about economics, finance, business, etc., based on instruction from the bureau chief and news editor.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and gather information on the stock market, bond market, foreign exchange market, commodity market, etc.
• Write news stories, articles, and columns for the company’s various publications, with an emphasis on electronic media.
• Evaluate, verify, and fact-check information through interviews and research.
• Collaborate with other correspondents to enhance the overall performance of the news section, as directed by the bureau chief and news editor.
• Perform other tasks related to the operations and activities of the New York office as needed.

Educational and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least a couple of years of experience in a media/financial field

What you need to be successful in this role

• Strong sense of journalistic integrity and professionalism
• Excellent command of both Japanese and English languages
• Advanced knowledge and keen interest in economics, finance, business, etc.
• Ability to produce high-quality output with minimum error and in a timely manner
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly understand supervisor’s instructions and keep supervisor informed of the work status and progress
• Must process computer literacy skills to learn and use other software applications and digital devices currently used, or to be used in the future, in the news section

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their family members (100% of the premium paid by the company)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental death & disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, personal days, sick leave, and bereavement leave
• 401(k) program and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Flexible and hybrid working (3 days at office)
• Reimbursement for annual physical check-up
• Employment anniversary compensation and time-off for 10th, 20th, and 30th year milestones

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