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Activated 2025-04-10
Fully remote/full-flex [BtoB service] Japanese-English translation and localization of original content
| This posting is managed by: | WorkView Inc. |
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| Company Name | Company is not publicly visible |
| Job Type |
Education/Training/Language Specialist - Localization
Education/Training/Language Specialist - Translator Creative (Media Related) - Editor/Writer/Copywriter |
| Industry | Internet Services/ISP (Internet Service Provider) |
| Location |
Asia
Japan
Tokyo
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| Job Description |
[Recruitment Background] Our company is promoting business both domestically and internationally, by utilizing the economic information infrastructure we have built up over the years, such as developing an information platform that accelerates the speed of management and a large-scale social economic media. After delisting in 2023, we aim to grow further. With the philosophy of "creating a world where everyone can enjoy business through the power of economic information," we aim to relist. In this position, you will be responsible for translating and localizing original content such as industry analysis reports from Japanese to English. You will also be responsible for translating materials related to a wide range of business areas across the group, and providing feedback to team members and original authors to improve the translation process, playing an important role in promoting quality improvement. At our company, translation work is not simply a conversion of words, but rather content production = localization that adds value by adding editing to appropriately reflect the intention. We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering such high-quality content to users quickly and accurately, and who can aim for both personal growth and team evolution. [Job Description] Translation, editing, feedback •Translate original content such as analytical reports from a wide range of industries into English •Translate and edit for internal use (event materials, internal manuals, etc.) and external use (reports, sales materials, etc.) •Work with team members and original authors to provide feedback to improve the quality of translations Promote improvement efforts •Participate in and promote projects that will not only go beyond translation but also increase the appeal of English content •Promote improvements to business processes and contribute to improving the performance of the entire team [Attractiveness of this position] 1. An environment where high-quality deliverables can be produced through team collaboration The translation team does not work alone, but instead works closely with content creators and other teams to produce higher quality deliverables. 2. Emphasis on localization from the reader's perspective, balancing freedom of translation with editorial responsibility We prioritize not only accuracy, but also delivering information in a way that is easy for readers to understand, taking into account the writer's intentions and cultural background. Therefore, we have both discretion and responsibility in editing. 3. Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of industries and deepen understanding of industry knowledge and business models The environment allows you to acquire a wealth of industry knowledge, which not only improves your translation skills but also greatly broadens your perspective as a business person. 4. Flexible working style Full flex (no core time), full remote work, and side jobs are allowed, allowing for flexible working styles regardless of time or place. |
| Company Info | Leveraging the economic information infrastructure that we have built up over the years, we are promoting our business both domestically and overseas, including through the development of an information platform that accelerates the speed of management and large-scale social economic media. |
| Working Hours | This will be a super flex system. |
| Job Requirements |
[Requirements] When applying, please submit a resume in either English and Japanese, or English only. [Experience] - Those with more than 5 years of work experience - Foreign nationals must have a valid residence status that allows them to work - Those with practical experience in business translation from Japanese to English (not limited to full-time translators, but those with experience in translating various documents for internal and external use, such as contracts, manuals, websites, and IR materials, into English as part of their work) <Work attitude> - Those with the skills to take deadlines and priorities into consideration and carry out multiple tasks simultaneously - Those who enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and can grow together with their team and members - Those who are comfortable communicating (text and meetings) and carrying out work in online environments such as Slack and Zoom [Preferred requirements] - Those with knowledge and strong curiosity about business, finance, and economics - Those with experience in improving business processes using Excel, VBA, etc. - Those who are comfortable using new technologies and tools such as machine translation [Desired personality] - Those who are passionate about improving user experience through translation and can work with creativity and a sense of responsibility - Those who can gather information, deepen their understanding, and convey that knowledge in an appealing way. Those who can provide value to the team and users through research Those who aim to improve their translation expertise and business skills and value teamwork |
| English Level | Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860) |
| Japanese Level | Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1) |
| Salary | JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 5500K - JPY 7500K |
| Other Salary Description |
Social Insurance Commuting/ Transportation Allowance |
| Holidays |
Five-Day Workweek Summer Holidays Winter Holidays Paid Holidays Congratulatory or Condolence Leave Child-care Leave Sick Leave |
| Job Contract Period |
full-time employee |
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