News Assistant / Foreign Affairs Staff Reporter

The Asahi Shimbun is Japan’s leading national daily newspaper. Based in Tokyo, it has a circulation of more than eight million. Its North American bureaus are located in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

Duties include assisting our Washington-based diplomatic affairs correspondent with articles by conducting thorough background research, attending press briefings, gathering news and views, arranging interviews, and closely following developments in the area of U.S. foreign policy, primarily covering the State Department. Some administrative support, such as transcribing interviews and other assignments, is also required.

The position will be available in late November. This is a reporting position with no article-writing or byline opportunities. Compensation includes overtime pay, excellent medical/dental benefits, and 401(k).

Qualifications

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Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferable). Background in U.S. foreign policy international affairs is highly desirable, especially as it concerns the Asia-Pacific region (mostly focused on China and the Koreas). Japanese language is helpful but not required.

Contact Details

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Contact:

Hiring Manager

Email:

asahidc@nationalpress.com

Application Instructions

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Please email cover letter and resume (fax only if necessary). No clips or phone calls, please.

Contact Information
Hiring Manager
The Asahi Shimbun
1022 National Press Building
Washington, D.C. 20045
(202) 783-0039 (fax)
AsahiDC@nationalpress.com