Job: Japanese-to-English Translator – Edge International, Inc. (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Japanese-to-English Translator
Posted by: Edge International, Inc.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Iain Drummond (Chiba, 2000-2002) for passing along the following job opening.
Description
Translating documents from Japanese to English in the field of investor relations (IR) and corporate communications, particularly integrated reports and sustainability reports, as well as financial results briefing documents, corporate brochures, and website content.
Overview of Company
Edge International, Inc., is a Hakuhodo Group company specializing in corporate communications. Edge International has grown steadily since its founding, with an industry-leading record in IR. Now entering our 36th year, our clients include blue-chip Japanese companies from a diverse range of industries.
https://www.edge-intl.co.jp/
Requirements
Persons from native-English-speaking countries with professional experience as a translator. Candidates without experience who are seriously considering embarking on a career as a translator are also welcome to apply
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 or equivalent
Must currently reside in Japan
Work Information
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Core work hours: 9:30–18:00 (including a one-hour lunch break)
Location: Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, and New Year’s holiday
Annual paid leave
Benefits
Transportation expenses
Comprehensive social insurance package
Flexible work hours
Workstyle incorporating office-based work and telecommuting
Annual health checkup
Trial period: Three months
Application Process
To apply, please contact Iain Drummond by email <drummond.iain@edge-intl.co.jp>, attaching your resume and a cover letter (PDF) in English with your own translation (not a machine translation) of the following Japanese text included below your cover letter.
当連結会計年度の概況
当連結会計年度のわが国経済は、上半期は半導体・光通信を中心とした一部の業界では明るさが見え始めたものの、依然として設備投資や個人消費の低迷に加え、米国経済の減速に伴い、下半期には急速に陰りが見え始めました。また、昨年に続くボーダレスな企業再編成の波は様々な業界に及んでおります。当社グループは、このような経済情勢を真摯に受け止め、常に変革への挑戦を唱え、積極的なマーケティング活動によりチャンスを追い求め、それを具現化すべく研究開発機能の充実を図って参りました。
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