Business journalist (freelance) -- Japan / Korea
Location: JP, , 
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Associate
Industry: Publishing
Function: Writing/Editing
Company profile: The Advanced Interactive Media Group LLC - or short: AIM Grou - is a global consulting company specializing in classified advertising and interactive media. The company publishes the Classified Intelligence Report, which has been called the “bible of the classified advertising industry.” The AIM Group consults with its clients on revenue growth, best practices, and strategies and tactics for traditional and interactive-media publishers. It was founded in 1997 by Peter M. Zollman, and now has clients, writers and analysts throughout the world.
Description: The AIM Group is seeking a business journalist to cover the Japanese and Korean classified advertising markets for Classified Intelligence Report. Our writer must be fluent in English and Japanese; a working knowledge of Korean would be extremely helpful. He or she will be responsible for submitting articles and "briefs" on a regular basis, and getting to know the key industry leaders in the Japanese and Korean classified fields.Companies we cover will include #URL_d5dce2c28a6659fd3d7a4a549d5ec4ce39b994a42b35ad567f4a80dcd188980a#, AutoCraft Japan, Rakuten (its classifieds business), AutoStock Korea, Asia Interactive Corp., and more.The AIM Group is the world’s leading consultancy in the field of interactive media and classified advertising. For more than 15 years we have been publishing Classified Intelligence Report, considered “the bible of the classified advertising industry.” We care about job boards, automotive portals where used or new vehicles are being traded, real estate websites and general marketplaces where consumers sell used stuff to other consumers. Our business-oriented publication keeps our global clients informed about everything relevant to their specific business.A writer / analyst for Classified Intelligence Report and the Advanced Interactive Media Group works part-time, on a freelance / contract basis, at his or her own pace. At the same time, however, we establish expectations of volume --- how many articles and briefs per month, for example --- and frequently assign research projects with specific deadlines.Most articles will be assigned by our regional directors or editorial director, although regular contributors often establish personal / regional “beats” and follow specific companies, trends or businesses. Companies we follow are typically involved in the business of digital marketplaces that involve , or provide the technology and tools for publishing. We also follow companies involved in social media; mobile publication of local advertising, “daily deals,” and more.In addition to reportage for #URL_ad5933cd4fc5b57fac2d0d3347227d21a8f9c38c62f44d646333f8223fb0bf32# / Classified Intelligence Report, we often use our writer / analysts to contribute to consulting projects that we have taken on for clients. Sometimes this research is published; sometimes it is proprietary.  
Requirements: We're looking to strengthen our presence in and coverage of Japan and Korea.Ideal candidates will have:          --- experience working in journalism, either print, broadcast or online, as reporters, editors, bloggers, etc.          --- an understanding of the business aspects of traditional and digital media          --- another part-time or full-time position, but have flexible availability to complete assignments from the AIM Group and Classified Intelligence Report as mutually agreed          --- a strong command of written and spoken English, and additional language(s) as appropriate to their markets          --- strong familiarity with digital media, including trends and structures          Please provide links to several of your recent articles.
Benefits:           --- Working within a dedicated and enthusiastic virtual team          --- Gaining experience in a field that is of high demand          --- A regular income with reliable payment scheduleFor more information, visit #URL_ad5933cd4fc5b57fac2d0d3347227d21a8f9c38c62f44d646333f8223fb0bf32#, or e-mail Peter M. Zollman, founding principal. In the body of your application email, include a cover letter, a resume or CV, and links to material you have written that is available online. Do NOT attach material to your email. That may put it into our spam folders.
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