Welocalize

Japanese Linguist

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Localization, Translation ServicesIndustries

English to Japanese Translator (Freelance-Remote)

Position Overview

Welocalize is seeking several English to Japanese translators to join our growing team for a global client. The successful candidates will take ownership of incoming work on this account and actively contribute to the program's success.

Responsibilities

  • Translate and review content from English into Japanese, ensuring the original meaning is conveyed in a readable and understandable manner for the target audience.
  • Handle various content types, including:
    • Informational
    • Marketing
    • Legal
    • Product
    • Support
  • Expected capacity per week: 2,000 to 5,000 words.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in all areas of expertise: Informational, Marketing, Legal, Product, Support.
  • Well-versed in various translation and terminology tools.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
  • Native fluency in Japanese.
  • Degree in linguistics, translation, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to follow instructions, including character restrictions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate the rationale behind transcreation skills.
  • Experience working in a multi-vendor scenario is a plus.

Why Join Welocalize?

  • Opportunity to take your career to the next level.
  • Receive a steady volume of work and long-term partnership (where applicable).
  • Professional development through exciting projects that empower continuous learning and growth.
  • Work with a multicultural, international team with a great variety of documents and content types.
  • 24-hour, 6-day a week support from our Community team.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity sounds appealing to you, please apply below.

Skills

English to Japanese Translation
Linguistics
Translation Tools
Terminology Tools
Communication Skills
Transcreation
Content Review

Welocalize

Provides AI-driven content localization services

About Welocalize

Welocalize assists businesses in enhancing customer engagement by providing localized content that meets the cultural and linguistic needs of different regions. Their AI-enabled Service Delivery Platform, OPAL, streamlines the translation and approval processes, allowing companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Unlike competitors, Welocalize leverages AI and automation to deliver services more effectively, resulting in better business outcomes for clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to connect with international customers through advanced localization solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$33.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Competition from AI-driven tools like DeepL and Google Translate threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements may commoditize basic translation services, pressuring differentiation.
Economic uncertainties in key industries could reduce spending on localization services.

Differentiation

Welocalize's OPAL platform uses AI to streamline translation and content adaptation processes.
The company offers specialized linguistic validation services for clinical trials and healthcare.
Welocalize's TranslationRater™ plugin for ChatGPT enhances translation quality assessment capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven localization boosts Welocalize's market opportunities.
Rising interest in multilingual e-learning aligns with Welocalize's expertise.
Healthcare sector's AI integration offers new service expansion opportunities for Welocalize.

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