Cathay Pacific seeks assistant corporate communication manager in Hong Kong. Applicants must be Hong Kong residents or have the right to work in Hong Kong. Key Responsibilities: Provide research, writing, translation, planning, materials preparation, event management, media relations, and general tactical support to Public Affairs managers Participate in rotational duties such as news clipping, news … Continue reading
Ever wanted to channel your inner Barbara Walters? Get tips from Seoul members of AAJA-Asia June Chang and Tori Allen. Learn how to prepare for an interview, how to draw out people’s life stories and confirm information during a conversation. June and Tori will be offering tips based on their experience at KBS and CBC, respectively. Who: … Continue reading
Asia Gambling Brief, a new weekly newsletter covering the casino and betting industries in the Asia-Pacific region, is seeking freelance writers around the region who can contribute stories. There will also be opportunities to write for an associated magazine. AGB is particulary seeking writers in Seoul, Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, India, New Zealand and Tokyo, … Continue reading
TIME Asia is now accepting applications for our Summer 2013 internship program, which will run from June 3 to August 31, 2013. The application deadline is April 4, 2013. Job Description Interns are responsible for fact-checking stories, researching specials and graphics, and producing content for Time.com. There are also opportunities to report and write short pieces for the … Continue reading
PROFESSIONAL LUNCHEON (Co-hosted by AAJA and FCCJ) Kentaro Sakakibara, CEO of Samurai Incubate Inc. Anis Uzzaman, Founder & CEO of Fenox Venture Capital Where: FCCJ, Yurakucho, Tokyo (Google Map) When: 12:00-14:00, Monday, April 1, 2013 (The speech and Q & A will be in English and Japanese with interpretation) Japanese electronics giants such as Sharp … Continue reading
The IDG News Service is seeking a freelancer in Seoul who can contribute breaking news stories in the technology arena, particularly ICT and mobile tech, and coverage of Samsung and LG in particular. We are also receptive to story ideas for news features and trend pieces. The ability to write fluently in English, and some … Continue reading
AAJA-Asia’s third annual journalism conference, organized in conjunction with the Journalism & Media Studies Centre @ HKU, is expanding into a two-day event this year! Held on May 25-26, the NewNowNext Media Conference (#N3Con) will mix more panels, more workshops and more speakers to take journalists in the Asia region to the next level: including … Continue reading
Brooklyn-based socially conscious production company Greener Media (www.greenermedia.com) is looking for a cameraman (wet hire – with equipment) in China to film b-roll & a few interviews of health related community events for a documentary project about kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension prevention for the Rogosin Institute: www.rogosin.org Further filming details: Community exercise & lecture programs in Shaghai … Continue reading
The Mainichi is seeking a full-time translator and writer as part of its news team in Tokyo, for a position opening in April. The job will include translation of Japanese news into English, proofreading and revising English articles, and writing original English pieces. Required/desired qualifications: Native level English proficiency Excellent Japanese-English translation skills Excellent English … Continue reading
AAJA Asia chapter members in Tokyo gathered for a brunch for new and renewing AAJA members on Saturday. A big welcome to our newest Tokyo-based members: John Matthews, Dan Poppy, Robert Sakai-Irvine, Jake Schlesinger, Nathalie Stucky (in photo above, middle) and Maiko Takahashi. Thanks Rosa Yum for renewing.
With a new president in Seoul and a third nuclear test completed by North Korea, where do we go from here? And what (if anything) can be made of Dennis Rodman’s trip to the DPRK? Get some answers from a Korean Peninsula expert at AAJA Seoul’s first Newsmaker event. We’ll be sitting down for an … Continue reading
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club (SFCC) will hold a joint happy hour this month. Come meet other journalists in Seoul or reconnect with those you haven’t seen in a while! For those who attended AAJA’s Resume Workshop, feel free to bring your laptop and make those suggested changes to … Continue reading
AFP Seoul bureau is seeking a paid intern. Ideal candidates are college/graduate students with interest in journalism and who are fluent in both Korean and English (Must be bilingual enough to be able to translate interviews on the spot). Working hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) are flexible and negotiable. The job mostly involves … Continue reading
As we continue to build a world-class organization of top talent, we’re pleased to announce The Wall Street Journal Asia Fellowship 2013. The sixteen-month program offers budding journalists in Asia the chance to study Business and Economic reporting at a top research university in New York – study, travel and accommodation expenses paid. The program … Continue reading
By Teppei Kasai, AAJA student member AAJA’s resume critique event at the Dow Jones Japan offices on Tuesday, February 26th was an invaluable experience, especially for a university student like myself just beginning to enter the world of journalism. After listening to panelists from the Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires, Associated Press, Resume Pro and … Continue reading
IntraFish Media, the world’s leading provider of news to the global seafood industry, is seeking a talented and driven online business reporter based in Seattle, London and Singapore. The ideal candidate is a self-starter motivated by delivering top-notch news to a demanding audience via some of the most advanced online tools available. We’ve made our … Continue reading
AAJA-Asia chapter President Ken Moritsugu has won a special election on the national level and will be vice president for print. “The ever-changing media landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for AAJA as we pursue the goals of newsroom diversity and fair and accurate coverage of our country’s diverse communities,” Moritsugu said. “AAJA means a … Continue reading
ABC News Seoul Bureau is seeking interns! We are looking for hard working and bilingual interns who would appreciate the experience as a foreign journalist. The job will be mainly news research and assisting field reporting. Hours are flexible when news is slow, but the interns must be able to devote their full attention when … Continue reading
Web, print mobile and video production for US community newspapers Journalists who love media are encouraged to apply. Positions available for entry level to experienced. You will be the manager for the entire print and video (news and advertising) operation for one of our three US newspapers and you will provide support for our approximately … Continue reading
CNN in Beijing is looking for a producer to cover breaking news in China. Written and spoken fluency in Mandarin is mandatory. More details and apply here
Saturday, February 16: AAJA Chinese New Year “+1 Snake Social” If you’re in town, bring a plus one (or more) and ssslide over to California Vintage in Wanchai to hang with us and socialize with 50% off wines by the glass. RSVP aajahk@gmail.com When: 5-8pm, Saturday, Feb. 16 Where: California Vintage, 28 Harbour Road, Brim 28, … Continue reading
Professional Career Program Resume Panel and One-on-one Critiques Interested in a career in journalism? Looking to update a 10-year-old resume posted online? Do you know what hiring managers at companies are looking for in resumes these days? Join us at AAJA Asia Tokyo’s first-ever resume/clip one-on-one critique and resume panel event to get the scoop. … Continue reading
AAJA Seoul kicked off its 2013 activities with a Welcome Coffee that drew a great turnout! Attendees included current members, as well as a number of prospective members who got to meet our crew and hear about our exciting upcoming activities. We took this opportunity to announce next week’s resume critiques in Seoul, which are … Continue reading
Join AAJA Seoul for a resume workshop with top print and broadcast journalists Saturday, February 16, 2013 | 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. FREE for current AAJA members 15,000 won for non-members RSVP: Email your resume to AAJASEOUL [at] GMAIL.COM to make an appointment during the allotted time. Each participant will have a 20 minute window to meet with … Continue reading
AAJA-Asia is here to connect, mentor and support journalists, freelancers and students across the region. We work to promote diversity in newsrooms and help bridge local journalists media organizations with those in the US. The Asia chapter of the US-based Asian American Journalists’ Association is a growing network in Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, … Continue reading
