Jun 16

Job: Translation Coordinator (Tokyo)

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Via JET alum Daniel Morales, (Fukushima 2005-’08). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London as is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields. She is also the former vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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Job Position: Translation Coordinator (Tokyo)

Job Details:

Translation company in Shimbashi, Tokyo seeks full-time translation coordinator.

Intac Co., Ltd. (http://www.intac.co.jp) is currently seeking a translation coordinator. The position is full-time and will be based at our office in Shimbashi, Tokyo starting at the end of July. Tasks will include liaising with clients and freelance translators, editing/proofreading of translated materials, budget control, schedule management, translation, and more.

The ideal candidate will be a native speaker of English with excellent speaking and writing skills, and a thorough working knowledge of Japanese (JLPT level 1 or equivalent) – excellent Japanese reading comprehension will be expected. Previous editing and/or translation experience is highly desirable. Candidates must be comfortable working with computers and file creation software, e.g. Microsoft Office, etc. Good workplace communications skills are also a must: the candidate will be expected to work closely with our international staff in a Japanese office environment to meet deadlines and produce high quality translations. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Working visa required; applications will only be accepted from those currently residing in Japan.

How to apply:

If interested, please send a cover letter in both English and Japanese along with your resume. Applicants will be asked to take a translation and editing test. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Send application materials to recruit.english@intac.co.jp.

About the Company:

For twenty years, Intac Co., Ltd. has provided clients with a comprehensive range of multilingual services to assist in their product localization strategy. Intac’s services cover a broad range of multilingual communication: text translation for brochures, press releases, advertising copy, video games, company reports; the selection and recording of native voices for promotional videos, video games, commercials; and DTP design and production of instruction manuals, posters, and product packages.