About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit , and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Job Overview
We're looking for a JP/EN interpreter/ translator to support our advertising agency business. Interpreting involves simultaneous interpreting in internal meetings and client meetings while translations involve written translations of proposals for internal review and for the clients.
Key Accountability
Day to day interpretations JP/EN and EN/JP for casual and formal meetings or any form of written documentation
Core Skills / Experience
- At least 3-5 years experience as a JP/EN interpreter / translator in a multi-national company.
- The 3-5 years could also include time spent studying at an interpreting school.
- Advertising agency experience would be a great plus.
- Interpreting would mainly be simultaneous interpreting online and offline at VOJ or client offices. Depending on the environment, interpretations could become consecutive.
- Translations would involve written translations for proposal decks mainly for the meetings you will be interpreting for. These decks would involve creative ideas for all media, including digital and social platforms.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment working to tight deadlines with the ability to multitask
Personal attributes
- Collaborative team player, open minded, transparent and non-political
- Relentlessly curious about people, technology, brands, design and business
- Self-starting, proactive and prepared to put in the hard yards to deliver excellent creative output
- Strong ability to listen, learn and adapt
- Energised by supporting our team and clients; solution and results focused
- Positive, enthusiastic, unflappable
- Strong motivation and drive to succeed
About Us
VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond. VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY).
VML & Ogilvy Japan GK embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
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