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