Assistant Producer – Japanese Bilingual

Position Title: Assistant Producer (Bilingual: English & Japanese)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm

Salary: 40 – 50k/year (DOE)

Industry: Television Broadcasting

Position Summary

A Japanese television broadcasting company’s Los Angeles branch is seeking a bilingual (English & Japanese, Spanish is a plus) Assistant Producer. This role supports various aspects of TV program production, including research, field coverage, coordination, and translation.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in journalism and current events, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to conduct fieldwork and occasional business travel. Entry-level candidates are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Support TV program production, including research, logistics coordination, filming assistance, and basic editing tasks
• Conduct research from unique and engaging perspectives through team collaboration
• Communicate and negotiate with interview subjects and external partners
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contacts to ensure smooth production
• Drive safely during field coverage assignments
• Translate news materials (English to Japanese and Japanese to English)
• Assist with online editing and other production-related tasks
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Passion for journalism and television production
• Strong interest in current events, including:
  • U.S. national and local news
  • Cultural and social trends
  • U.S. politics
  • News related to Japan, the U.S., and East Asia
  • Japanese national news
• Business-level English (spoken and written)
• Conversational-level Japanese (spoken and written)
• Willingness to drive a car and conduct fieldwork
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team

Preferred Skills (Plus)

• Spanish language skills
• Video editing experience
• Basic knowledge of history or cultural anthropology

Entry-level candidates with strong motivation and interest in media are encouraged to apply.