We are looking for an enthusiastic group of individuals interested in sharing their experiences of Japan to an international audience.
Do you have any shocking, humorous or heartwarming stories about Japan that you would like to share?
We are in the process of launching an online platform where anyone with a connection to Japan can freely voice their opinions and stories.
The work will be carried out in a Japanese/English environment. However, Japanese speaking/writing skills are not necessary.
Overview
We’re a Japan-based team of individuals from all disciplines such as web and theatre authors desiring to deliver content related to Japan from a myriad of perspectives, both international and domestic. We felt that media related to Japan rarely conveys genuine experiences of those who have visited/lived in Japan. We hope to globalize your unique viewpoints and provide an informative medium overseas.
What is your role?
・Writing light-hearted articles for our website which is currently in the midst of being launched
・We will discuss what kind of articles are likely to be effective with the editorial department, and then write articles once a week
Requirements
・Currently living or studying in Japan
・Proficient written and communication skills of content appeal
・Possess creative approach when writing articles
・Self-motivated individuals who can work autonomously and according to schedule
・Smooth and enthusiastic discussion skills
Preferred skills
・Experience in written content creation
Language requirements
・English: Native-level
・Japanese: Conversation-level (preferred but not necessary)
・Native language (other than English): Optional(we might want you to write articles in your native language!)
Content examples
・Interesting discoveries of Japan
・Things I found disappointing when I visited Japan
・My experience as an international/exchange student in Japan
・Uniquely Japanese aspects not found in my home country
(We would prefer articles to be written on a weekly basis. However, this is just a rough guideline and negotiations can be made on article deadlines)