Translator

Job Description

Job
Translator

Position Title

Translator - Japan

Primary Responsibilities:
• Translating and QA of Japanese subtitles for multiple projects/clients.
• Flagging proactively on any issues found
• Sharing feedbacks on translation during QA
• Liaising with quality management team to create and/or approve translations where necessary.
• Coordinating with colleagues from worldwide production departments.
• Preparing training materials for our Japanese pool.
• Redacting and publishing guidelines, specs, and reference materials for our Japanese pool.
• Attending team and business briefings as required.
• Attending scheduled training events as required.

What you bring:
• Japanese native speaker.
• Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Deep understanding of cultural/terminological nuances.
• English full professional proficiency (C1-C2) + other languages an advantage.
• BA in Media or Translation (or equivalent).
• MA in Audiovisual Translation an advantage.
• 3 years of translation experience is required.
• Knowledge of subtitling conventions.
• IT literate.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and handle high-security projects.
• Energetic and committed.
• Team Player.
• Extensive knowledge of localization.
• Background in film or audiovisual production an asset.
• Previous experience on cloud-based platforms for localization services an advantage.
• Permit to work in Japan is required.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g68519-18-226-180-158-42 in your application.