English Newspaper Editor

Date PostedJuly 7, 2026LocationChiyoda, Tokyo, JapanCompanyGLOBALPOWER Inc. / 株式会社グローバルパワーSalaryJPY 288,000 and upTypeeducation/training/language specialist - translator creative (media related) - editor/writer/copywriter education/training/language specialist - other

Job Summary

This position involves providing support for editing, proofreading, and translation tasks at a major Japanese newspaper company. The role focuses on refining English articles to ensure readability and assisting with newspaper layout and production. Candidates will work in a professional environment located directly connected to Otemachi station.

Responsibilities

  • Refining and rewriting English articles
  • Editing and proofreading news content
  • Assisting with newspaper layout tasks

Required Skills

  • Native English proficiency
  • Business Japanese (JLPT N2)
  • Professional translation and editing experience

Job Details

Job Description: [English Translation Editing, Proofreading, and Translation-Related Work] - Rewriting and translation support work to refine translated English articles for easier reading. - Newspaper layout and editing/proofreading. Working Hours: - 10:30-18:30 - 11:15-19:15 - 13:00-21:00 *Work on public holidays will be on a shift basis. Job Requirements: [Required Qualifications] - Translation experience - Experience in rewriting in native English [Preferred Qualifications] - Editing experience at domestic or international newspapers - Editing experience or English proofreading/editing experience in media [Ideal Candidate Profile] - A person with a sense of urgency - A careful and attentive person - A person who can concentrate on work diligently English Level: Native Level Japanese Level: Business Level (JLPT N2) Salary Details: - Expected monthly salary: ¥288,000 and up - Expected hourly wage: ¥2,000 and up - Comprehensive social insurance - Full reimbursement of transportation expenses Holidays: Paid holidays Job Contract Period: Temporary employee Nearest Station: 3 minutes walk from Otemachi (Directly connected from the station)