JaME is Recruiting!

JaME is recruiting writers, translators and and beta-readers!

If you're interested in more than one genre and aspect of Japanese music, are interested to learn more, and want to work with others from different countries and cultures, then we want you!

We're currently looking for dedicated, responsible and trustworthy volunteers who are able to work efficiently and regularly to fill the following positions:

Writer (reviews)

Responsibilities:

- Write reviews of albums, singles etc. (source material may or may not be provided)

Requirements:

- Excellent command of the English language
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Writer (live reports)

Responsibilities:

- Attend concerts and write live reports (press passes are usually provided)

Requirements:

- Excellent command of the English language
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus
- Punctuality
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

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
- Willingness to write news on a regular basis (at least three days per week)

Writer (artist files)

Responsibilities:

- Do research on various artists and write their artist profiles
- Update existing artist files

Requirements:

- Excellent command of the English language
- Knowledge of the Japanese language is a bonus

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

Translator

Responsibilities:

- Translate given material from Japanese to English, or vice versa

Requirements:

- Excellent command of the English and Japanese language

If you're interested in any of these positions, please contact Esther Seah at esther@jame-networks.com with the following details:

- Your name, age and country/state of residence
- A short introduction about yourself
- The position you wish to apply for
- Samples of your work, if any
- 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 artists

The subject of your email should read "JaME (position you're applying for) Application October 2015".

If you wish to apply for similar positions in other language versions of JaME, please state the version you wish to work for in your email.

Please note that JaME cannot offer financial compensation for any of the positions mentioned in this recruitment post.

Thank you for your interest in JaME and all the best to applicants!