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Part-time Japanese to English Translation Checker / Copyeditor (expired)

D2C X Inc

D2C X Inc

Job ID
134915
Location
Tameike-sanno, Tokyo, Japan
Post date
Oct 17, 2019
Industry
Translation / Interpretation
Function
Translation / Localization
Work Type
Part Time / Student (Undergraduate/Graduate)
Salary
¥1,400 / Hour

Requirements

  • English: Native level (preferred)
  • Japanese: Business level (preferred)
  • Must currently reside in Japan

Description

We're looking for someone with native-level English fluency to become a part-time Japanese to English translation checker / copyeditor. You'll be checking articles on all aspects of Japan, especially travel and culture, that will eventually be read by a native English audience.

Main tasks:
• Japanese to English translation checking
• English proofreading
• Ensuring that all work abides by regulations

Sub-tasks (should the need arise):
• Helping out with the creation of original articles and videos
• Giving input on overseas trends and markets
• Japanese to English translation

Details:
• Hourly wage is 1,400 yen (only after the initial 4 month trial period in which the hourly wage will be 1,300 yen)
• Office hours are from 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, with weekends and holidays off (we have somewhat flexible working times, so feel free to discuss this with us)
• Transportation is paid up to 15,000 yen

Requirements:
• Can work minimum 3 days per week
• JLPT N2 or above Japanese skills (you don't need to have taken the test to apply)
• Native-level English (you don't have to be from a native English-speaking country to apply)
• Possess great writing skills in English
• Someone who pays attention to fine details and is patient
• Can work well in a team setting

Desirable traits:
• Has knowledge of digital marketing and SEO writing techniques
• Has experience in running their own blogs/YouTube channel/Instagram/Twitter/etc.

Application process:
1) You apply (please include how many days per week you can work)
2) We contact suitable candidates within 1 week of their application
3) We conduct a trial translation test to check your Japanese and English abilities (1 hour, done online)
4) We arrange an interview, either through Skype or face-to-face (30 minutes)
5) We will deliver the result within 2 weeks of the trial test

Company details:
We manage tsunaguJapan, a website that delivers information on Japanese tourism and culture to the rest of the world. We are currently looking to expand, and have a multinational workforce consisting of employees from the United States, Germany, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and so on.

Last modified on November 18, 2019

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