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JapanTravel.com Photo and Video Journalism Internships in 2015

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Who are we?

JapanTravel.com is the largest and most

trusted reference website for travel to Japan.

Performance (up to Aug 2014):

•  Largest inbound site in Japan for content:

Over 12,000 articles

Over 74,000 photos

Over 3,000 contributors

Over 35 Regional Partners

•  Second largest inbound site in Japan for traffic

500,000+ unique sessions/month

3 MM+ page views/month

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What we are looking for

Photojournalists (6 weeks)

� Capture images and write short stories

� Articles (1-2 per day) OR Photo Stories (2-3 per day) � Opportunities in marketing, sales, community and content projects in Tokyo � Languages: English, Chinese

� Video Journalists (6 weeks) � Planning, researching locations, shooting and producing video � Produce video stories (2-3 minute fully-edited clip every 2 days) � Help grow our YouTube community � Opportunities in marketing, sales, community and content projects in Tokyo

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What we provide

�  Basic itinerary � Start and finish in Tokyo, visit to Osaka and neighbouring prefectures

�  Accommodation � Either reimbursed or partner accommodation in Tokyo � Shared apartment in Osaka � Opportunity for hotel assignments (subject to availability) � Food not covered (but occasionally provided e.g. on assignments)

�  Transport � Airfare to Japan (roundtrip airfare covered; subject to vouchers availability; when out of

stock, successful candidates will have to purchase their roundtrip airfare). � Maximum of 1000 yen/day public transport coverage reimbursed by JapanTravel.com

(subject to article quota met and submission of receipts).

�  Support � Supervised by JapanTravel.com Content Manager and Regional Partner � Bilingual phone support from Tokyo in case of emergency � Help with hospitalisation in case of accident/sickness (you are responsible for your own

travel insurance) � Printer, Internet and telecoms facilities at our Tokyo office � Wireless modem available on request � Regular contact and feedback from supervisors

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What you provide �  Personal items �  - Finance for food/meals and intercity transport (credit card and cash - we suggest having a min. of 2,000 yen/day).

� - Medication and suitable immunization shots.

�  Equipment � - Smartphone, camera and laptop etc � - Your phone and laptop should be Wi-Fi enabled, for regular email access and writing on the go. �  An amateur or semi-pro camera (8 Mega-Pixels or more). � - For video journalist interns, an amateur or semi-pro camcorder and access to editing software

�  Expenses � - Roundtrip airfare (if not provided when out of stock), airport connections, travel documents. � - Inter-city travel, food, entry fee for attractions. For more information, see Appendix 1.

� Documentation � - Valid tourist visa for the internship term: Japan’s immigration rules do not permit tourists to engage �  in compensated work and this program is not an offer to work, but a form of tourism (it is not a tour). � - We are able to offer accommodation and transport reimbursement, but no cash compensation. � - Travel insurance, International Drivers License (not required, but desirable)

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How to apply

�  Application � We will look to Skype interview shortlisted candidates. � Successful applicants will then be contacted by our team as soon as possible. � Please ensure you read the appendices with further information about the

programme.

�  Eligibility � Recent graduate or current photojournalist student. � Demonstrated writing and photographic talent (e.g. blog/portfolio) or video skills

(in the case of video journalists). � Over 20 years old, possess valid passport and be eligible for a visa.

�  Advice for applicants � Register on JapanTravel.com and be active:

http://en.japantravel.com/register/contributor � We track your activity and give credit to intern applicants already supporting us:

post articles about existing travels or comment and leave feedback on articles you like. � Like us on Facebook and leave a comment.

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Benefits

�  Public Service � Continue to help Japan rebuild its tourism industry � Breaking down the aura of inaccessibility � Inspire other travellers

�  Personal � Safe, structured, supported travel � Letter of Recommendation � Published portfolio on our website � Opportunities for published work and special assignments � Improve your writing/photographic skills

�  Pecuniary � Accommodation, transportation and, where offered, meals. � Points redeemable for rewards on the MetroRewards store.

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Contact Information

Program Leader:

Terrie Lloyd

terrie.lloyd@japantravel.com

Content manager:

Tom Roseveare

tom.roseveare@japantravel.com

Marketing manager:

Geoff Day

geoff.day@japantravel.com

https://twitter.com/Japantravelcom https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom

https://plus.google.com/+JapanTouristJP

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Appendix 1 - Costs

� You will be responsible for the following items:

� - Generally you will stay in a private room, but occasionally you may have to stay in less private situations.

� - Roundtrip airfare (if ouf of stock). Travel documents and visa costs if applicable.

� - Transport from airport to pick-up point.

� - First 2-3 days of travel expenses before you begin working on the Internship.

� - Inter-city travel (though we reimburse intra-city travel up to 1000 yen/day. This is subject to submission � of receipts and article quota met). � - Food

� - Entrance fees for attractions (unless under assignment for us)

� - Prepaid mobile phone or your mobile phone usage

� - Note that this is an unpaid internship

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Appendix 2 - Challenges

�  Challenges you are likely to experience:

� Generally you will stay in a private room, but occasionally you may have to stay in less private situations. � Japanese love to walk and there may be a lot of walking. You will need to be in good physical

condition. � You are responsible for transporting your own luggage, so we recommend that you travel

light. � Unexpected events may occur and alter established schedules. � Be aware that Pocket Wi-Fi does not work everywhere – Japan’s countryside has good

coverage but not 100%. � This is an official internship, not a holiday. There will be work, assignments, schedules and

rules to follow.

�  Japanese language

� Japanese language ability is not a requirement for this internship programme, though some previous knowledge is definitely advantageous.

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Appendix 3: Once accepted

� Once accepted you will be required to arrange and confirm the following: � If not provided, a roundtrip flight to Japan (early arrival (e.g. before 5pm) helps us secure

your opening night accommodation) � Arrange insurance � Arrange visa documentation (if required) � Sign up to the site

� If rules aren’t followed or if your behaviour is unacceptable, JapanTravel has the right to end your internship:

� Interns must respect the Japanese law and JapanTravel.com rules � Interns must follow the rules of your accommodation, transportation and assignment

providers � Interns must respect their environment and local people � Interns must follow the schedule they agreed to (once confirmed it cannot be changed)