Sony Global (Games)

Localization Translator

Santa Monica

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$75kDetected 5 days ago
ExcelVoIPCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The Localization Translator will work on translation and localization of Japanese games and anime titles to North America.
  • Employees are expected to work onsite in the Santa Monica office at least 2 days per week.
  • Check translation accuracy between Japanese and English

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of the department manager and leads, the candidate will perform the following duties:
  • Assist with communication with domestic and oversea partners

Requirements

  • Must have achieved JLPT N1 certification or equivalent fluency
  • Associate or Bachelor degree in related fields or equivalent skills and knowledge
  • Must have strong writing, reading and communication skills
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Must be a team player
  • Must be self-motivated, self-starter, confident, energetic, and creative
  • Any additional tasks as required by the department manager
  • Familiarity with TYPE-MOON is a significant bonus
  • A strong enthusiasm for and passion for Anime
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Be able to work under pressure of heavy workloads and tight deadlines

Nice to have

  • Must be fluent in English and Japanese (English native speaker preferred)
  • A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant localization experience OR a minimum of 1-3 years of video game/anime/manga translation preferred
  • Experience with live interpretation is a plus

Compensation

  • The target annualized base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000.

Benefits

  • Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
  • Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Short-term & long-term disability plans
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
  • 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with v immediate vesting
  • Education assistance and student loan programs
  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year's Day (based on business needs)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules

Company info

  • Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan.
  • The company's ever-growing line-up of shows include:
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  • What we offer you:
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