Heads up, J-music lovers! We are once again looking for new members to join our team. We are recruiting dedicated, responsible and trustworthy volunteers who are able to work efficiently and regularly to fill the following positions:
Writer (live reports)
Responsibilities:
- Attend concerts and write live reports (press passes will be provided)
Requirements:
- Excellent command of the English language
- A flair for writing
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus
- Punctuality
- Adherence to strict deadlines and rules for the press
Location preference:
- USA (West Coast)
- UK
- Japan (Tokyo)
- Taiwan (Taipei)
Writer (news)
Responsibilities:
- Monitor official sources for new announcements and write news articles based on them
- Write news articles based on provided material
Requirements:
- Excellent command of the English language
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus
- Write news on a regular basis (at least three days per week)
Writer (music reviews)
Responsibilities:
- Write reviews based on provided or personal material
Requirements:
- Excellent command of the English language
- A flair for writing
- Wide knowledge of J-music genres and styles
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus
- Adherence to strict deadlines and rules for the press
Translator
Responsibilities:
- Translate given material from Japanese to English, or vice versa
Requirements:
- Excellent command of the English and Japanese language
- Willingness to translate on a regular basis (at least two days per week)
- Efficiency
Beta-reader
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all articles are written in proper English before they're published on our website
Requirements:
- Excellent command of the English language
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus
- A keen eye for language errors
- Ability to do heavy editing where necessary
- Willingness to beta-read on a regular basis (at least two days per week)
- Efficiency
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Esther Seah, our English Team Manager, at
esther@jame-networks.com with the following details:
- Your full name, age and country/state of residence
- A short introduction about yourself
- The position you wish to apply for
- How often you'll be able to work for us
- Why you'd like to work for us
- The names of your top five favourite Japanese artists
- Samples of your work, if any
The subject of your email should read "JaME (position you're applying for) Application May 2016". As JaME is a non-profit website fully run by volunteers, we are unable to offer financial compensation for any of the positions mentioned in this recruitment post.
In addition to the duties described in this post, all volunteers who are accepted are welcome to participate in our preparation for interviews with various J-music artists, as well as write J-music interest articles.
Thank you for your interest in JaME and all the best to applicants!
