Japanese Speaking Research

Japanese Media Company, a leading Japanese news agency, is currently seeking a full time researcher / reporter to join our London office.
Responsibilities include: 
 

• Monitoring UK and Japanese media daily for news stories 
• Compiling research on a variety of topics for Japanese correspondents 
• Assisting correspondents with all aspects of the news gathering process, including: arranging and conducting interviews for stories, transcribing interviews for Japanese correspondents 
• Attending media events (and occasionally sporting events) where necessary 
• Writing articles for English-language service, with the possibility of being published in Japan’s biggest English-language paper 
• Working some weekends and weekday evenings where necessary 

 Required skills: 
 

• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English 
• Excellent research/newsgathering skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (e.g. comfortable if called upon to interview high-profile individuals) 
• Strong interest in news media, with a good knowledge of current affairs and ability to spot emerging stories 
• Proactive attitude towards identifying/pitching stories of interest 
• Ability to work under pressure and good team player 
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional travel and irregular hours, where required 

 Other desirable skills: 
 

• Experience working in media/newsroom environment
• Knowledge of social media as a newsgathering tool 
• Strong IT skills

    <Salary> 23k - 25k depending on experience,  plus a discretionary bonus twice a year

• <Hours> Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm, excluding 1 hour lunch break​
• ​<Holiday> 25 days per year, plus bank holidays
• <Allowance and Benefit> Overtime allowance, Business trip allowance, A monthly travel card from zone 1 to 6 depending on where you live, Pension