Job: Localization Production Assistant – Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc. (California, USA)
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Position: Localization Production Assistant – Japanese Localization (J to E)
Posted by: Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc.
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time; This is Contract-to-Hire position starting from July 2016.
This position is primarily responsible for performing the Japanese to English localization production and live operation tasks which include, but are not limited to: story script checking and editing, data entry, image editing, testing and user support by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Checks localized story scripts (Japanese to English) and edits them as necessary.
- Enters the story scripts and associated data such as character images and facial expressions into proprietary format files.
- Tests the story data in the apps, and corrects and fine tunes the data as necessary.
- Conducts general testing and reports bugs to appropriate parties.
- Answers inquiry emails from users and informs appropriate parties in case of issues.
- Resizes and edits existing graphic images to be used for social media and other purposes.
- Provides documents such as internal request forms (both English and Japanese).
- Translates documents from English to Japanese and Japanese to English.
- Organizes documents and data that are used in apps.
- Performs miscellaneous tasks to help production team members.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and Presentation software (PowerPoint).
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Business level fluency in Japanese (speaking, reading and writing)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to take direction and perform under pressure
- Passionate about visual romance apps (preferred)
- Experience in story writing (preferred)
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested, please submit resume to jobs@voltage-ent.com
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