Got a nose for news and a love for Tokyo’s fast pace? The Wall Street Journal needs a News Assistant to join their Tokyo bureau, smack in the middle of Shinjuku’s buzz. This full-time gig is perfect for a budding journalist ready to dive into Japan’s wild world of business, trade, and culture. You’ll back up the bureau chief and reporters, digging up facts and helping craft stories that hit global headlines. Pay’s solid for Tokyo’s media world, though not listed. You gotta speak Japanese like a local and have a spark for economics or finance. No degree needed, just some newsroom hustle. Japan’s work rights are a must. Grab the Job Info app to hop on board with WSJ and tell Japan’s story.
About The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal, under Dow Jones, is a news giant with 37 Pulitzer Prizes, dishing out top-tier stories on everything from Tokyo’s tech giants to global trade wars. Their Tokyo bureau dives deep into Japan’s economy, politics, and society. With a rep for sharp reporting and a tight team, WSJ offers a shot to grow in a world-class newsroom.
Job Title
News Assistant
Responsibilities
- Hunt down leads for breaking news in Japan.
- Dig through research for big stories on trade or culture.
- Translate Japanese interviews or papers for the crew.
- Help write features about Japan’s top companies.
- Track down contacts and double-check facts.
- Team up with the bureau chief to nail story angles.
- Keep up with Japan’s business and political buzz.
- Sync with WSJ’s global teams on major reports.
- Sort out notes and keep files tidy.
- Jump in fast when deadlines get tight.
Requirements
Education
- No degree required.
- A high school diploma or similar is a plus; journalism courses help.
Experience
No experience needed.
Skills
- Speak and write Japanese like it’s your first language.
- Quick at sniffing out facts and leads.
- Easy to talk to, whether with sources or reporters.
- Stay cool in a hectic newsroom setting.
- Big interest in business, economics, or finance.
Knowledge
- Know the basics of news reporting and fact-checking.
- Get Japan’s economy, politics, or culture.
- Understand business or finance news a bit.
- Familiar with how global newsrooms run.
- Sense of Tokyo’s journalism scene.
Applicant Location
This job is on-site in Tokyo, Japan. You need to live in or move to Tokyo and have Japanese work rights.
Application Procedure
To apply, download the Job Info app from the Google Play Store. Use the app to complete your application and submit it for this role.
Note
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