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Junko Ichimura

Atkinson,NH

Summary

Attentive to news at regional, national and international level. Experienced in crafting well-written positions and coverage. Cultivates audience interest with engaging style. Skilled in navigating the fast-paced environment of news analysis, reporting, and journalism with a strong background in conducting in-depth research to uncover essential facts and stories. Possess keen abilities in storytelling, fact-checking, and ethical journalism, ensuring accurate and impactful dissemination of information. Have made significant contributions to previous workplaces by enhancing audience engagement through compelling reporting and insightful analysis.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

Jiji Press News
Tokyo, Japan
04.2013 - Current

Staff Writer

The Hochi Shimbun
Tokyo, Japan
04.2009 - Current

Sports Writer

Freelance-writers
Atkinson, NH
03.2004 - Current
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Wrote feature, brief and breaking news pieces for print media about games, teams and players.
  • Compiled statistical data from sports teams and organizations.
  • Developed story ideas to meet publication deadlines.
  • Reported news stories for publication thoroughly describing background and details of events.
  • Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
  • Researched, wrote, and edited stories for print and online publications.
  • Attended sporting events to provide on-site reporting.
  • Interviewed athletes and coaches to gain insight into sports news stories.

Staff Writer

The Daily Sports
Kobe, Japan
04.2007 - 01.2009

Sports Writer

The Sankei News Co
Osaka, Japan
04.1989 - 03.2004

Education

Sports Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05-2002

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Kansai University
Osaka, Japan
03-1989

Skills

  • Sports reporting
  • Interview techniques
  • Statistical analysis
  • Event coverage
  • Research skills
  • Deadline management

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Staff Writer

Jiji Press News
04.2013 - Current

Staff Writer

The Hochi Shimbun
04.2009 - Current

Staff Writer

The Daily Sports
04.2007 - 01.2009

Sports Writer

Freelance-writers
03.2004 - Current

Sports Writer

The Sankei News Co
04.1989 - 03.2004

Sports Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Arts - English Language And Literature

Kansai University

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