Aug 30

Job: Freelance Translator, Golf Channel

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Job posting by Lauren Sethney (Niigata-shi CIR, 2000-2003).  Lauren serves as the Program Director at the Japan-America Society in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Via the Golf Channel

Title: Freelance English>Japanese Translator (work from home)

Reports to: Director of International Operations Japan

Overview: Freelance translator will create a typed Japanese translation script of Golf Channel’s English language programming. Translation scripts must be broadcast quality in a ready-to-read format for Japanese voice talent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Translate all programming material from English to Japanese
• Type Japanese translations with time code in Microsoft Word
• Proofread and e-mail voice over-ready Japanese translation scripts

Minimum Requirements:

• Native Japanese ability (Tokyo Standard, reading, writing, speaking)
• Near-native English (reading, writing, speaking)
• English to Japanese translation experience; broadcast translation experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of the game of golf and its vernacular
• Experience with Japanese OS and word processing (Microsoft)
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Weekly commitment preferred

Qualified candidates should apply directly to Debra Conrad at dconrad@golfchannel.com