Robert Cameron
As a writer, editor and proofreader based in Tokyo, I have been producing
text on a variety of subjects for clients in Japan and around the world for
over two decades. I also work with my Japanese partners to provide
translations in a variety of fields.
Employment history
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (1999-currently)
I have held several positions at this prominent Japanese business
newspaper publisher.
Copyeditor, The Nikkei Asian Review – I currently copyedit and
write articles for this magazine, on website, magazine and iPad.
Chief News Editor, The Nikkei Weekly – I supervised and trained
a staff of copyeditors, as well as editing articles, writing headlines and
proofreading galleys.
Consulting Editor – I supervised editorial staff and advised on
content for the Japan Economic Almanac.
Paradigm -)
Editor – I edited and wrote text for trade magazines, brochures
and advertising copy at a small publishing company.
The Japan Times -)
Copyeditor – I edited and wrote articles for a newspaper in Tokyo.
Freelance writing – selected client list
I have done extensive work as a writer, editor, translator and
photographer for publications in Japan, the U.S., Europe and Canada,
for over 20 years.
Ryokan Collection
Writer, editor, translator – I write marketing materials and press
releases about high-end ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) for this
luxury travel company, for both print publications and websites.
ACCJ Journal – American Chamber of Commerce in Japan publication
Columnist/feature writer – I wrote the magazine’s science and
technology column for five years; I now write feature articles on business
and technology-related topics.
Lifestyle Japan -)
Editor-in-Chief of webzine – I wrote and commissioned articles
and photographs for an online travel and culture magazine.
RIKEN – Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Japan
Writer – I have written a variety of articles, including both short
“Roundup” pieces and longer features and interview pieces, for RIKEN
Research magazine. This often includes translating from Japanese into
English.
Coordinating editor -) – I received scientific reports and
sent them to outside writers to be written into press releases, which I
then edited and sent to RIKEN’s public relations office. I also translated
Japanese materials and wrote them into press releases.
NIMS – Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science
Writer – I write mostly interview-based articles on nanotechnology,
metallurgy and other aspects of materials science for NIMS Now
magazine.
KEK – High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
Writer – I write website articles and brochures related to highenergy particle physics.
InterFM radio station -)
Radio announcer – News reader for morning news spot.
Scriptwriter – Weekly Do Diary, a series of current-events spots.
Other publications I have contributed to:
Eurobiz Japan, Kaleidoscope, J-Select, Winds, Skyward, Kidscreen,
Teenscreen, China Trader, Hoso Times, and many others.
Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Geography, class of 1989
Personal data
Nationality: Canadian
Visa: Permanent Resident of Japan
Marital status: Married. We have two children.
Activities and interests: Aikido, running, tennis, music
