Job Announcement - Social Media Specialist
2025/8/19
The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is currently seeking a Social Media Specialist to coordinate our social media postings.
This is a CONTRACT POSITION that will run from September 2025 until the end of March 2026, with the potential for an extension. This hybrid position will pay approximately $3500 per month in exchange for 25 hours of work per week. While most of the hours can be completed remotely, the successful applicant will need to spend at least two partial days per week in the Consulate.
We are looking for an organized team player who can manage a variety of tasks and assume the following responsibilities as Social Media Specialist.
Responsibilities include:
●Assist with Japan-related social media postings and perform analyses of the Consulate’s social media accounts
●Search online for Japan-related events/articles to share on Consulate’s SNS accounts
●Create informative graphics, edit photos, film and/or produce videos.
●Research and technical support for presentations
●Various administrative tasks related to the Consulate’s public relations efforts and cultural events
●Oversight at collaboration with social media interns
●Other duties as deemed necessary
Qualifications:
●Excellent writing and communication skills
●Possesses skills and experience in graphic design
●Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
●Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●Valid working permit
●Full professional proficiency in English
Ideal Candidate:
●Has prior experience managing social media accounts
●Demonstrates knowledge of Japanese culture and/or Japanese work culture
●Possesses some Japanese language ability (advanced ability is preferred)
●Has prior work experience in Japan or at a Japanese company
●Is skilled in photo editing, video editing, and/or graphic design
Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit the following to tye.ebel@nv.mofa.go.jp by August 25, 2025:
Your name, email address, mailing address, cell number, resume
This is a CONTRACT POSITION that will run from September 2025 until the end of March 2026, with the potential for an extension. This hybrid position will pay approximately $3500 per month in exchange for 25 hours of work per week. While most of the hours can be completed remotely, the successful applicant will need to spend at least two partial days per week in the Consulate.
We are looking for an organized team player who can manage a variety of tasks and assume the following responsibilities as Social Media Specialist.
Responsibilities include:
●Assist with Japan-related social media postings and perform analyses of the Consulate’s social media accounts
●Search online for Japan-related events/articles to share on Consulate’s SNS accounts
●Create informative graphics, edit photos, film and/or produce videos.
●Research and technical support for presentations
●Various administrative tasks related to the Consulate’s public relations efforts and cultural events
●Oversight at collaboration with social media interns
●Other duties as deemed necessary
Qualifications:
●Excellent writing and communication skills
●Possesses skills and experience in graphic design
●Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
●Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●Valid working permit
●Full professional proficiency in English
Ideal Candidate:
●Has prior experience managing social media accounts
●Demonstrates knowledge of Japanese culture and/or Japanese work culture
●Possesses some Japanese language ability (advanced ability is preferred)
●Has prior work experience in Japan or at a Japanese company
●Is skilled in photo editing, video editing, and/or graphic design
Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit the following to tye.ebel@nv.mofa.go.jp by August 25, 2025:
Your name, email address, mailing address, cell number, resume