Video Quality Specialist at Welocalize

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Film, Television, MediaIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong technical video knowledge, with backgrounds in areas such as TV studio work, encoding houses, or wedding videography
  • Passion for digital video and knowledge of the film and TV industry
  • Thorough working knowledge of common technical issues found in digital video and audio
  • 2-4 years experience working with digital video
  • Willingness to work in a high volume, fast-paced, and changing environment
  • Ability to take initiative and troubleshoot video/system playback issues
  • Ability to identify trends and propose short and long-term solutions
  • Track record of responding quickly and decisively to issues
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of subscription video content services and familiarity with their product offerings (ideal)
  • Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills (ideal)
  • Multilingual skills (a plus but not required)
  • Native level fluency in Japanese (primary language)
  • Fluency in English for day-to-day business communication and training (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot video/system playback issues
  • Identify trends in issues to propose short and long-term solutions
  • Respond quickly and decisively to issues

Skills

Digital Video
Video Encoding
Audio Troubleshooting
Video Playback
Playback Troubleshooting
Spreadsheets
Japanese
English

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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