• Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
• TV/ Radio
• $36K
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:30-17:30

Job Description

Position
Producer / Camera Operator

Summary
Japanese media company is looking for a  Producer / Camera Operator who covers news in North and South America.  Conducting research and creating pre-recorded or live content for news program including but not limited to the Presidential Elections.

Essential Duties
- Research, monitor and identify breaking news through US news sources
- Identify newsworthy stories suitable for Japanese audience and properly communicate stories
- Perform fact-checking through original sources
- Coordinate and troubleshoot technical and logistical aspects of onsite filming or interviewing
- Pitch story ideas for same-day and long-term feature stories
- Network and build positive relationships with sources

Working Hours, Working style
9:30-17:30

Woking Location
Washington. D.C. 

Salary/Benefit
$36K (approximately over $50K base salary + overtime pay + bonus)
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401K, PTO after training period

Holidays
Saturday, Sunday

Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Sociology or any related field
- Native level English in reading, writing and conversation
- Conversational to Business level Japanese
- Must be willing and able to travel and work flexible hours, overtime including weekends, at times with very short notices.
- Curiousity towards current events and motivated learner
- Ability to work in a Japanese / International environment
- Ability to self-manage projects and schedules

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