Baseball Writer / Editor, The Japan Times

Drifting is another "big plus." Your American muscle is no good there.

 

Baseball is the most popular Japanese sport and has been for decades. This job appears to be a super showcase for an ambitious, talented writer, someone who appreciates the historical significance of Matsuzaka as much as the Mendoza Line. And, hey, not everyone is going to be a Yankees' beat reporter, but Nippon pro ball is pretty darn good, too.

 

Is the JT adding another baseball writer, or is the Stephen Ellsesser era over? Too bad if he's leaving -- I enjoyed his work.

If this were James Mulligan's gig, and not the baseball beat, I'd jump at the opportunity.

 

Great. Freakin'. Post.

I'm laughing so hard, I can barely type the keys.

 

I know someone who works at the Japan Times. PM me with any questions and I'll forward them along to him.

 

I hear they are still taking resumes for this job. Good opportunity for somebody willing to make the move. With the popularity of Japanese baseball, there's always the chance to get some good freelance work from the U.S. in addition to your beat coverage...

 

Also, Stephen Ellsesser was at the World Baseball Classic earlier this year and James Mulligan was at the soccer World Cup so there are opportunities to cover the big events....maybe not all the time but a perk every now and then.

 

The language thing ... of course, it's a big deal. But how big of a deal? With the exception of hoops, I doubt there are many of us fluent in Japanese.

 

This. Was. Awesome.

 

shit -- i was never fluent. at one point i was merely infantile -- even after two years in japan and two years of japanese in college. now, well, now i may be able to ask where the bathroom is, but i sure as hell won't understand the answer

 

You do not have to be able to speak Japanese for this position. It is just an added plus if you do, but not a prerequisite. If you feel you are qualified, please do not hesitate to apply.