Job Overview
- Employer Type Direct Hire
- Industry Media / Publishing / Printing, Other
- Salary $150 - $300 / Day
- English Level Business Level
- Japanese Level Fluent
- Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
- Visa Sponsorship No
Job Requirements
- Previous journalism experience and network, particularly with local media outlets focusing on management education, sustainability, and leadership development.
- Fluent Japanese proficiency to produce high-quality articles and social media posts.
- Fluent English skills, with the ability to translate English content to Japanese effectively.
- Based in Tokyo, with the flexibility to work remotely and occasional in-person meetings with the team and local journalists.
- Previous international experience, e.g. working for an international company.
Job Description
About us
We are looking for a contributing editor to join our team and support the Marketing Director in Japan in identifying content, creating local content about executive-level education and promoting it among journalists too. As an Editor, you will play a crucial role in generating regular communication, managing/launching media partnerships, and increasing our presence on mass media platforms. This part-time position requires approximately 2-3 days per week on an ongoing basis.
Scope of the role:
- Identify and explore trending topics in the area of management education, sustainability, and leadership development.
- Write engaging content reflecting the company's stance on these topics.
- Collaborate with local journalists and media outlets to publish and amplify our content.
- Conduct translations of existing content from English to Japanese, ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy.
- Manage newsletters, social media posts, and media outreach activities.