Job: Technical Translator Apprenticeship — MultiLing (Yokohama)
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Position: Technical Translation Apprenticeship
Posted by: MultiLing
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Status: Full-Time
ONE-YEAR PAID APPRENTICESHIP – JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED
MultiLing Corporation is looking for a talented and capable individual to join its subsidiary, MultiLing Japan Y.K., on location in Yokohama, Japan for a full-time one-year apprenticeship position. Responsibilities will include translating, editing and reviewing Japanese to English documents and other related tasks. Please see list of specific requirements below:
Requirements:
• Demonstrated oral and written fluency in English at the HIGHEST LEVEL
• Demonstrated oral and written fluency in Japanese with an emphasis on reading ability JLPT level 1 or equivalent
• Ability to pass pre-interview language proficiency test
• Bachelor’s degree conferred or to be conferred by May 2016
• Computer and communication skills
• Genuine interest in living outside of the U.S. on a long-term basis
• Some translation experience
• Familiarity with technical or scientific terminology
Process: Candidates will be required to complete a series of progressively difficult language tests and participate in multiple Skype interviews.
Compensation: A monthly salary will be paid in local currency. Additionally, this position will be eligible for paid holidays at location assignment, as well as other company benefits.
***TO APPLY: Qualified and interested parties may apply online here
NOTE: Only candidates with having a genuine interest in pursuing a professional career as a technical translator in locations outside of the United States on a long-term basis should apply.
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