Migiwa Miyajima
NEW YORK,NY
Summary
Multitalented professional in writing and music. Excellent writer in Japanese language, translator (English to Japanese), interpreter, and musician (award winning composer/performer, and teacher) with over 10 years of experience in music, PR-marketing, and Japanese literature/book industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer in Japanese Language/Translator (En to Jp)
Freelance
New York, NY
02.2014 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Formatted articles, blogs and webpages with HTML, photos and infographics.
- Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements.
Musician/Producer/Pianist
Freelance
NEW YORK, NY
10.2013 - Current
- Produced four Grammy-nominated music albums as member of the producer team
- Produced 10 international successful tours with 16 musicians for 8 years
- Teaching private composition and piano lessons since 2004
- Served as jury for international composition contests (2019-2021) and jazz ensemble contests (2010-2018).
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine the placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Writer for New York Biz JP
New York Biz
New York, NY
02.2014 - 12.2018
- Learned internal clients' goals and marketing plans, researching, developing and writing appropriate and engaging content on ads.
- Wrote clear, error-free marketing copy to promote clients and achievements.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, clients and departments.
- Composed three to ten articles per day.
On-the-job Training Under the Jp Gov's Program
Japanese Government
NEW YORK, NY
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Joined the Program of Overseas Study for Upcoming Artists, Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs“Japanese Government Overseas Program for Artists” as composer
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Editor in Chief, Editor, Ads Director
Recruit Holdings
Tokyo, Japan
04.1997 - 06.2004
- Served as editor in chief of the Japanese magazine "Jalan" (200,000 copies per issue x twice per month) in 2002-2004
- Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
- Developed and optimized online and print strategies to maximize coverage, advertiser funding, and subscriptions.
- Oversaw, trained, and developed writers and associates, assistants, and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work
- Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
- Built productive relationships with writers, designers, and other professionals.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for articles.
- Assigned various topics and story concepts to 10-15 writers per issue for coverage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration
Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan03.1997
Skills
- Professional Written and Verbal Communication both in English and Japanese language
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Positive Role Model
- Problem Solving Support
- Translation Review
- Foreign Language Software
Skills as Musician
- Excellent professional skill as composer, producer, pianist, and tutor
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Positive Role Model
- Problem Solving Support
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Writer in Japanese Language/Translator (En to Jp)
Freelance
02.2014 - Current
Writer for New York Biz JP
New York Biz
02.2014 - 12.2018
Musician/Producer/Pianist
Freelance
10.2013 - Current
On-the-job Training Under the Jp Gov's Program
Japanese Government
09.2012 - 09.2013
Editor in Chief, Editor, Ads Director
Recruit Holdings
04.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration
Sophia University