Jeff Richards is a Managing editor at GPlusMedia in Tokyo | Japan Today, GaijinPot, Savvy Tokyo | Producer, writer, host of "Japan Today Spotlight" and "Japan This Week" at MarketWatch. He possess expertise in editorial, magazines, editing, publishing, social media and 41 more skills. He is proficient in Japanese (conversational). Colleagues describe him as "Jeff was one of the first editors I ever worked with back when I was just starting out in freelance journalism. While our communication was limited to emails and instant messages, I am incredibly glad and lucky to have had him as an editor. He somehow finds a great balance between encouragement and constructive criticism. He is not afraid to tell you what is wrong with your piece, but does so in a motivating way. Anyone would be lucky to write for his team!" and "Jeff is the ideal editor. He's not only forward-thinking and impeccable but extremely pleasant to work with and professional. Freelance journalists don't often find editors with whom they easily develop that symbiotic relationship, but with Jeff, he makes it a piece of cake that benefits both parties. The way he manages his team, works with managers himself and thinks not only outside the box but outside the metropolis, is aspirational. He makes you want to consistently work hard and pull together fantastic content, from ideas to the execution. Jeff Richards would be an asset to any publication, agency or publishing house."