Ability to accurately translate written and spoken content between Japanese and English
Familiarity with the cultural nuances of both languages
Knowledge of regional variations and colloquialisms in Japanese and English
Proficiency in translation tools and software
Familiarity with word processing software for creating and editing documents
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and passionate linguist with creative thinking skills to join our team. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Japanese and English and capable of handling end-to-end tasks for the translation process.
Roles & Responsibilities
Translate video script content from Japanese to English with precision and cultural sensitivity
Review and modify machine translation keeping the video sentence length intact
Conduct thorough research when faced with unfamiliar terminology or industry-specific jargon to maintain accuracy in translations
Demonstrate a deep understanding of Japanese and English languages and culture to ensure translations are contextually relevant and culturally appropriate
Effectively coordinate with the team of editors for sentence length related issues
Modify the translated text according to the machine voice recording length and support editors to achieve desired audio output length
Work closely with other team members, editors, and subject matter experts to ensure accurate translations
Be open to feedback and continuous improvement
Implement quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality translations
Regularly review and update translation glossaries and style guides
