{"id":6584,"date":"2009-06-02T09:44:43","date_gmt":"2009-06-02T13:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=6584"},"modified":"2009-07-10T01:08:21","modified_gmt":"2009-07-10T05:08:21","slug":"jobs-in-house-translatoreditor-and-freelance-translators-for-japan-echo-inc-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/06\/02\/jobs-in-house-translatoreditor-and-freelance-translators-for-japan-echo-inc-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Jobs: In-house Translator\/Editor and Freelance Translators for Japan Echo Inc. (Tokyo)"},"content":{"rendered":"

JetWit job poster <\/em>Stephen Palanik<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08<\/strong><\/em>)<\/strong> learned of the following employment opportunities being offered by Japan Echo Inc.<\/a>, and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Tokyo area. <\/em> Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.<\/em><\/p>\n

Update 07\/10\/09:<\/span> <\/em>The in-house position has been filled, but Japan Echo says they have an open invitation on their website for prospective freelance translators (J to E); feel free to send in your info at any time.<\/p>\n

The bimonthly journal Japan Echo<\/span> features translations of essays, interviews, and discussions by noted commentators on topics of interest in Japan today. They are seeking an in-house translator\/editor and freelance translators.<\/p>\n

See the original posting<\/a> on their site for more information and to download the trial translations.<\/p>\n

In-house translator\/editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan Echo Inc. is looking for a full-time, in-house Japanese-to-English translator\/English editor. Candidates should have a native command of English, strong writing skills, and reading proficiency in Japanese (JLPT level 1 or higher). This is a one-year contract position to begin in July 2009, with the possibility of an extension. Salary will be from \u00a5400,000\/month, dependent on experience.<\/p>\n

Please complete the trial translation\u00a0(PDF) and send it with your resume and any other materials to the postal address below. E-mail submissions will not be accepted for this position.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Freelance translators<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan Echo Inc. is also looking for Japanese-to-English translators to work on a freelance basis. Applicants should be native English speakers with strong writing skills. They are particularly looking for translators with experience in the fields of corporate communications, finance, and medicine.<\/p>\n

Prospective freelancers must do a short translation trial.<\/p>\n

Please send your resume, trial translation, and any other pertinent materials to:<\/p>\n

Editorial Dept., Japan Echo Inc.
\nNippon Press Center Building
\n2-2-1 Uchisaiwai-ch\u00f4
\nChiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, JAPAN
\nTel. (03) 3519-3514 Fax (03) 3519-3519
\nOr contact them through E-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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