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CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese)

RemoteRemoteContract$30,000–$45,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Japanese
  • English
  • JLPT N2
  • MS Office
  • Japanese business culture
  • confidentiality
  • translation

Nice to have

  • written documentation
  • congruity judgment
  • communication tools
  • database management
  • customer service
  • relationship-building

Role summary

Nintendo of America is seeking a Contract Translator (Japanese) to provide bilingual Japanese translation support. Responsibilities include translating confidential emails and documents between Japanese and English, ensuring accurate meaning conveyance. The role may involve managing communication tools and databases to improve efficiency. Adherence to security policies and excellent customer service are essential. This hybrid position in Redmond, WA, requires 2-4 years of related experience, including 2 years of translation experience, JLPT N2 level proficiency, intermediate MS Office skills, and an understanding of Japanese business culture.

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.Based in Redmond, Wash.,

Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

SUMMARY:Provides bilingual Japanese translation support for Nintendo of America, Inc. (NOA) and Nintendo Company Limited (NCL)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
  • Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
  • May manage various communication tools and database and contributes to improve usability and efficiency.
  • Performs all job responsibilities in strict adherence to corporate prototype security policy and procedures.
  • Provides excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
  • The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

    • SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two to four years of related experience required.
  • Two years of translation experience.
  • Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level in verbal and written communication in Japanese
  • Intermediate to high level of proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Proficient understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills, problem-solving and cross-function collaboration.
  • Multi-tasks under pressure in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
  • Working knowledge and skills developed through formal training, licensing/certification or work experience.
  • Professional training in Japanese translation or equivalent experience.

    • This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

    This contract position includes the base pay range listed below and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

    Pay Range:$30—$45 USD
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