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Dow Jones Platform Editor in Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

The Japanese online edition of The Wall Street Journal (JWSJ) is looking for a full-time platform editor to manage its homepage, social media accounts and newsletters to increase reader engagement, working closely with translators and editors.

You will be part of a team that offers not only WSJ's unique perspective, but also sophisticated Japanese translation for a discerning audience. In addition to its own website, JWSJ stories also appear on platforms of media partners, including some of Japan's largest media outlets.

You will:

  • Line up and package stories working closely with translators and editors.

  • Analyze and make use of audience data to maximize reader engagement on the website as well as social media.

  • Edit and write effective language for posts on various social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and LINE.

  • Handle other digital tasks such as creating graphics and newsletter distribution.

You have:

  • At least 3 years of experience managing official social media accounts, preferably that of media organizations.

  • Excellent Japanese language skills to write effective social language for Japanese readers.

  • Business-level English to communicate with colleagues in emails and chat as well as online meetings.

  • A passion for enhancing the digital experience for our audience and an open mind to new ideas and technology, as well as strong communication skills.

Following will be preferable:

  • Experience working in a newsroom.

  • Basic skills and knowledge of digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and CMS.

  • Experience in data analysis using website analytics tools.

  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS

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.

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