Bungeishunju has started accepting applications for regular recruitment in 2025. The deadline is Monday, February 26th.

2024.11.29

We are looking for proofreaders for Bungeishunju publications (magazines and books). [Possibilities] 1. Contract work (1-year contract. Potential to become employee based on performance) 2. Freelance proofreader [Job description] Proofreading for magazines such as Bungeishunju Monthly, Bunshun Weekly, All Yomimono, Bungakukai, Number, etc., as well as books such as Bunshun Bunko, Bunshun Shinsho, and hardbacks. 1. Most of the work will be in-house. 2. Work will be done at the office for magazines, and from home for books. [Qualifications] 1. Graduate of a four-year university or those with equivalent academic ability. ② Those with practical experience are welcome. ② Those with practical experience (Since you may be required to come to the office to receive books and other items, we will only accept applicants who live near Tokyo.) [Remuneration] ① According to our company regulations. ② Pay by piecework (job content, time, workload, etc. are negotiable). [How to apply] Please send your resume (handwritten, with photo attached. Word processing is not acceptable) and work history (details on editing and proofreading work. Word processing is acceptable) to the address below by Monday, September 27th. Applications will not be returned. 3-23 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8008 Bungeishunju Co., Ltd., Recruiting Section, Proofreading Department [Schedule] Applicants who pass the document screening will be notified of the outline of the written exam by mail around Monday, October 18th. The exam is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3rd (national holiday). Please note that this may change depending on the spread of the new coronavirus in the community. Please note in advance. *We do not accept inquiries by phone or email.

Asakura Kasumi

Born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1960. Made his debut as an author in 2003 when he won the 37th Hokkaido Shimbun Literature Award for "About the Robin" and in 2004 the 72nd Shosetsu Gendai Newcomer Award for "Liver, Burning". In 2009 he won the 30th Yoshikawa Eiji Literature Newcomer Award for "Tamura Still Here". In 2019 he won the 32nd Yamamoto Shugoro Prize for "Heiba ​​no Tsuki". His other works include "Who Else is There?", "Terasafu", "High Tide" and "Nigiyaka na Sakujitsu". His latest book, "Yomu Yomu Kataru", was published in September 2012.

Asakura Kasumi

Born in Otaru, Hokkaido in 1960. Made his debut as an author in 2003 when he won the 37th Hokkaido Shimbun Literature Award for “About the Robin” and in 2004 the 72nd Shosetsu Gendai Newcomer Award for “Liver, Burning”. In 2009 he won the 30th Yoshikawa Eiji Literature Newcomer Award for “Tamura Still Here”. In 2019 he won the 32nd Yamamoto Shugoro Prize for “Heiba ​​no Tsuki”. His other works include “Who Else is There?”, “Terasafu”, “High Tide” and “Nigiyaka na Sakujitsu”. His latest book, “Yomu Yomu Kataru”, was published in September 2012.

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