The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter in Tokyo to cover Japanese business, economy, markets and geopolitics.
The central focus of the role will be following Japan-based companies led by Toyota, Sony and SoftBank. It will also include a healthy dose of other Japan-related coverage as the economy emerges from three decades of sluggishness, the stock market enters a new era, and the country takes on greater importance because of the reshaping of the global order triggered by U.S.-China tensions.
The job touches on many issues of high interest for our audience, such as the debate over electric vehicles, investments in artificial intelligence and more. We're looking for a reporter who can connect business news to these broader themes and help our audience understand the geopolitics behind stories such as the recent proposed Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Tokyo, Japan delivered to your inbox every week.
The reporter will collaborate closely with colleagues across Asia and around the world and should be a quick study when news emerges in unexpected areas.
You will:
- Break news on your beat.
- Conceptualize and deliver deeply reported enterprise stories as well as profiles of the people driving change in Japan.
- Work with colleagues in audio and video.
You have:
- Experience covering corporate news, getting scoops and writing ambitious stories.
- Outstanding writing ability and a knack for explaining developments in Asia clearly to audiences who may be far away.
- Preferably fluency in Japanese. This is a big plus when reporting on Japanese companies and institutions. Familiarity with other Asian nations and Chinese ability would also be a plus.
- Ability to think big and across coverage boundaries.
The position will be based in Tokyo and report to the Tokyo bureau chief.
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work.
*LI-JA1-WSJ
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.