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News Editor (Editorial Department)

From geopolitics to culture, Japan’s international presence has become larger than ever. The Japan Times, as the nation’s largest independent English-language news organization, strives to provide authoritative news, analysis and sophisticated culture content for the global reader.

The Japan Times is hiring an experienced editor to join our news desk. This position will be involved in both digital and print operations. The role will be focused on handling staff-written content, but duties can range from crafting headlines and teasers to laying out and proofing pages.

This position will be fully remote.

The successful candidate:

  • Has strong English copy editing skills with an eye for detail and logic
  • Has a clear understanding of the role of journalism
  • Can edit for both domestic and global audiences
  • Is able to craft engaging headlines
  • Has a genuine interest in Japanese and international news
  • Is a team player able to work with reporters and editors from various backgrounds
  • Possesses the mental bandwidth to work under deadline pressure and juggle breaking news
  • Is eager to learn new approaches to storytelling
  • Possesses a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Working hours

  • Five days a week, eight-hour shifts (including a one-hour break), with shift start times ranging from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The most common shift is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shift schedules may include weekends.
  • The Japan Times, owned by News2u Holdings, is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any kind of discrimination and harassment. The employment decisions at News2u Holdings and The Japan Times will be based on the business needs, job requirements, each applicant’s individual qualifications, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family, parental, veteran, disability or any other status protected by the laws, regulations and policies of Japan.

How to apply

  • Please apply using the button below, and attach a resume and cover letter.
  • After passing the application screening, our recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview.

Application Deadline:

  • March 24, 2024

We will keep your application strictly confidential and will not use it for any purpose other than the selection process. The application documents will not be returned.

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General news and business reporter (Editorial Department)

From geopolitics to culture, Japan’s international presence has become larger than ever. The Japan Times, as the nation’s largest independent English-language news organization, strives to provide authoritative news, analysis and sophisticated culture content for the global reader.

The Japan Times is seeking a bilingual correspondent to cover general and business news of national and international interest. We are looking for someone with the agility, curiosity and versatility to cover a wide range of breaking news, as well as possessing the thoughtfulness and integrity to put complex issues in perspective. This position will be based in Tokyo.

The successful candidate:

  • Has experience at a news organization
  • Possesses strong news writing skills in English
  • Has a strong interest in Japanese news, including business topics
  • Is fluent in both English and Japanese
  • Is inquisitive and willing to go beyond the popular narrative
  • Has an eye for social issues affecting the foreign community in Japan
  • Is a self-starter with an independent mindset, but also the ability to work as a team player
  • Possesses the mental bandwidth to work under deadline pressure and juggle breaking news as well as longform features
  • Embraces the use of new technology in journalism
  • Has the openness to learn new approaches to storytelling
  • Has a clear understanding of the role of journalism
  • Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Working hours

  • Five days a week from 10:00~19:00 (one-hour break). Schedule may be altered due to work assignments.
  • The Japan Times, owned by News2u Holdings, is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any kind of discrimination and harassment. The employment decisions at News2u Holdings and The Japan Times will be based on the business needs, job requirements, each applicant’s individual qualifications, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family, parental, veteran, disability or any other status protected by the laws, regulations and policies of Japan.

How to apply

  • Please apply using the button below, and attach a resume and cover letter.
  • Please also include two clips showing relevant work as a reporter. These can be attached as PDF files or given as links in your application materials.
  • After passing the application screening, our recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview.

Application deadline:

  • March 24, 2024

We will keep your application strictly confidential and will not use it for any purpose other than the selection process. The application documents will not be returned.

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Features editor (Editorial Department)

From geopolitics to culture, Japan’s international presence is becoming larger than ever. The Japan Times, as the nation’s largest independent English-language news organization, strives to provide authoritative news, analysis and sophisticated culture content for the global reader.

The Japan Times is hiring an experienced editor to help shape our feature content. This editor will be responsible for commissioning content, editing for both print and online publications, managing a stable of freelance contributors and proactively seeking out unique perspectives from new writers. Fluency in Japanese is a plus.

The successful candidate:

  • Has strong editing and storytelling skills, and the ability to handle longer feature stories
  • Is able to establish rapport with writers from various backgrounds
  • Is a self-starter with an independent mindset, but also has the ability to work as a team player
  • Possesses the mental bandwidth to work under deadline pressure and juggle breaking news as well as longform features
  • Has the openness to learn new approaches to storytelling
  • Has a clear understanding of the role of journalism
  • Has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Working hours

  • Five days a week from 10:00~19:00 (one-hour break). Schedule may be altered due to work assignments.
  • The Japan Times, owned by News2u Holdings, is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any kind of discrimination and harassment. The employment decisions at News2u Holdings and The Japan Times will be based on the business needs, job requirements, each applicant’s individual qualifications, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family, parental, veteran, disability or any other status protected by the laws, regulations and policies of Japan.

How to apply

  • Please apply using the button below, and attach a resume and cover letter.
  • After passing the application screening, our recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview.

Application deadline:

  • March 24, 2024

We will keep your application strictly confidential and will not use it for any purpose other than the selection process. The application documents will not be returned.

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ジャパンタイムズ出版「The Japan Times Alpha/Alpha J」マーケティング業務要員 募集

The JapanTimes Alpha/The Japan Times Alpha J のマーケティング業務全般(営業企画、市場調査、利用者分析、プロモーション、Webサイト運用、イベントセミナー 等)を一気通貫でお任せします!

■雇用形態:

  • 正社員(条件によって契約社員での採用の可能性があります)

■採用予定時期:

  • 2024年3月以降適時(試用期間 3ヶ月間)

■ジャパンタイムズ出版について:

  • 株式会社ジャパンタイムズの出版事業部門が独立し、2019年7月1日に創業した会社です。
    ジャパンタイムズの出版部門は1967年より半世紀以上にわたり、日本人を対象とした英語学習書籍・週刊英語学習紙と、外国人のための日本語学習教材の出版を柱として事業を展開しています。

【勤務地・配属】

  • 本社(東京都千代田区一番町2-2)
  • 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ出版
  • 配属部門:株式会社ジャパンタイムズ出版 Alpha マーケティング・販売室
  • リモートワークが基本となります。業務関係・打ち合わせで出社(本社オフィス)や外出(都内近郊)をしていただく場合があります。

【主な業務内容】

  • ジャパンタイムズ出版が提供する、日本人向けの英語学習教材・メディア「The Japan Times Alpha」および「The Japan Times Alpha J」のマーケティング全般(市場調査・利用者分析・購読者獲得施策/継続施策・プロモーション・Webサイト・イベントセミナー 他の企画・実施・運用)
  • 「The Japan Times Alpha」および「The Japan Times Alpha J」デジタルコンテンツ/紙面媒体の法人営業(主なクライアントは学校関係・英語教育サービス関係など)

【必須スキル】

  • 日本人に対する英語教育に興味関心がある
  • 営業 または マーケティング業務の実務経験がある
  • 複数のプロジェクトの様々な作業を自律的にスケジュール管理して遂行できる
  • オフィス関連ソフト、オンライン会議ツール等のビジネスツールの基本的なスキル

【推奨スキル】

  • 商品/サービスに関するマーケティング業務の実務経験が3年以上ある
  • 法人営業業務の実務経験が3年以上ある
  • 英語レベル:英検2級、TOEIC600点 程度以上の英語スキル

【就業時間】

  • 勤務時間:平日 10:00~19:00 もしくは 9:00~18:00、9:30~18:30など(応相談) 土日祝日 完全週休2日制

【給与/報酬 】

  • 当社規定による ※経験により優遇
    ※給与(予定): 年額 300万円~450万円 残業含まず 経験により優遇
  • 時間外勤務手当 別途支給
  • 賞与なし

【休日・休暇】

  • 完全週休2日制(土日休み)
  • 有給休暇

【福利厚生・その他】

  • 各種社会保険完備
  • 通勤交通費支給
  • フレックスタイム制度
  • テレワーク/在宅勤務推奨
    (業務に必要な場合は出社・外出・顧客訪問・出張などの業務指示あり)

【選考フロー】

  • 書類選考 → 一次面接 → 二次面接 → 内定
    ※一次面接は 筆記(英語、小論文)+ 面接 となります。筆記試験の内容は面接時に提示いたします

■応募方法

  • 応募を希望される方は履歴書と職務経歴書を、以下のエントリーフォームからお送りください。応募締め切りは2024年3月31日(日)
  • ※書類選考の結果、面接に進む方にのみご連絡を差し上げます
  • ※審査状況や採否の理由などに関する質問にはお答えできませんので、予めご了承ください

採用担当:株式会社 ジャパンタイムズ出版 事業戦略室


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国内最大級の英字新聞ジャパンタイムズのメディア事業を担当している「ジャパンタイムズエージェンシー(JTA)」では、営業メンバーの支えとなる営業事務スタッフを募集しています。

週3日 — JTA営業事務アルバイト(半年以上)

【主な仕事内容】

  • ① 請求書手配および請求書内容の確認
  • ② 原稿料の支払い申請入力・プロジェクトコードの集計
  • ③ 申請書、請求書作成、資料作成
  • ④ 郵便、宅配便、掲載紙の発送及びそれに伴う作業

【必須スキル】

  • PCスキル Word、Excel、Power point、Google スプレッドシートなど
  • 英語に対して抵抗感が無い方歓迎(業務は日本語になります)

【望ましい人物像】

  • 事務業務となるため細かい作業をいとわない方
  • コミュニケーション能力の高い方

【勤務地】

  • 半蔵門のオフィス(駅徒歩5分)

【就業時間】

  • 月曜~金曜の間で週3日、9時から13時の間で3時間
    ※曜日、時間については別途相談となります。

【時給・その他 】

  • 時給1,300円

【休日・休暇】

  • 土日祝は原則勤務なし

【応募締切】

  • 2024年3月31日(ただし応募状況により短縮する可能性があります)

【応募方法】

  • 日本語の履歴書と職務経歴書を添付の上、下部の送信ボタンより応募ください。その後書類選考の上、面接にお進みいただく方へ、当社採用担当から連絡差し上げます。
  • 応募の秘密は厳守し、選考の目的以外には一切使用いたしません。お送りいただいた書類は返却いたしませんので予めご了承下さい。
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