Wikimedia Foundation

Japanese Creative Copywriter (Contractor)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit, Biotechnology, Information ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be native Japanese speakers with fluency in English. A proven track record in writing compelling, audience-oriented marketing copy is required. The ability to accept feedback and adapt to fast-paced, collaborative workflows is essential, along with comfort working in a mission-driven, international setting.

Responsibilities

The Japanese Creative Copywriter will contribute content ideas for fundraising materials such as banners and emails. They will be responsible for delivering creative copy in Japanese, providing back-translations in English, and offering review and copyediting support for marketing content.

Skills

Japanese copywriting
Marketing
Fundraising content
Banner copy
Email copy
Back-translation
Copyediting
English fluency

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.

Differentiation

Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.

Upsides

Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.

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