Our client specialising in Japanese news services is looking for a Japanese speaking news producer & camera assistant.
You will work in a small team to help report on news and feature stories for a broadcaster headquartered in Japan. This is a great opportunity to be involved in TV news production whilst working in a Japanese-speaking environment. You will be reacting to breaking news and working at the forefront of international news. Your work will directly affect how the stories are told in Japan.
Experience and knowledge of news and broadcasting is helpful, but willingness and ability to learn will go a long way, coupled with an ability to think creatively about how to make a good visual news story.
A strong interest in current affairs is essential, organisational skills and an ability to thoroughly research a subject are important. As work will involve travelling in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, proficiency in one or more languages would be advantageous. Japanese language skill is necessary and the ability to think about what would interest a Japanese audience is crucial.


TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
SALARY: £30k (TBC)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Central London


TV News Producer & Camera Assistant Main Responsibilities:
• Monitoring and summarising international news in English and Japanese
•Using local media and social media to find original source of information and verifying information
• Providing logistical support for crews including booking accommodation and flights
• Working closely with correspondents and camera operators to make sure their editorial needs are met
• Provide suggestions and ideas for stories
• Acquiring accreditation and arranging permission to use visual and audio materials
• Developing personal connections for exclusive stories
• Locating individuals to interview and occasionally conduct interviews
• Travelling to various countries, mainly in Europe, at short notice
• Working on occasional weekends and flexible hours if necessary
• Willing to learn camera operation and operating camera as required


TV News Producer & Camera Assistant Ideal Candidate:
• Business level of MS Word and Excel, as well as other IT-related skills
• Basic knowledge of camera and editing software (Adobe Premier Pro etc) is an advantage
• Native level English language and business level Japanese language (JLPT N2 or above) is essential
• Strong interest in current affairs, media, and production work in a Japanese cultural environment
• Motivated team player and able to frequently travel
• Experience and knowledge of news and broadcasting would be advantageous


** All applicants for the TV News Producer & Camera Assistant must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.