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About Us:
Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.
Job Summary:
As a Japanese Localization and Translation Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring our company’s materials and content are accurately and effectively translated and localized into Japanese. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the quality and cultural relevance of our products and services for Japanese-speaking audiences.
What you will work on:
Accurately translate a variety of materials, including documents, websites, marketing collateral, and product descriptions, from English to Japanese
Ensure that content is culturally relevant and appropriate for Japanese audiences, making necessary adaptations to idioms, cultural references, and nuances
Review and proofread translated materials to maintain linguistic accuracy and consistency
Create and maintain a consistent glossary of terms to ensure coherence across all materials
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external resources to clarify context, requirements, and provide context for translations
Assess and review content to ensure alignment with the cultural and linguistic needs of Japanese users
Our ideal candidate has:
A Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Japanese Studies or a related field.
Fluent or near-native proficiency in Japanese and strong proficiency in English
Proven experience in translation and localization, particularly in a professional context
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and linguistic consistency
Knowledge of terminology management and glossary creation
Proficiency in translation and localization software and tools
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work efficiently and independently, especially in a remote and part-time role
A passion for language and culture with an interest in staying current with language trends and cultural developments.
Benefits:
Competitive rate, commensurate with experience
Autonomy to implement ideas and have a significant impact
Work hours:
5 – 20hrs/week, flexible schedule
Working remotely, but must have some availability for meetings during business hours (10am-7pm Japan Standard Time)
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Company: Tally Accounting
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