Japanese Translator

2ヶ月前


Tokyo, Tokyo Guidepoint Remote job

Overview:
Guidepoint Insights:

The Insights product is a new offering for Guidepoint's Institutional investment and corporate clients, that offers teleconferences, surveys, and in-person events. The teleconferences live in a transcript library portal, which covers a wide range of industries/topics that enables our clients to make informed decisions. All content features experts from Guidepoint's proprietary global network and is conceptualized and hosted by former investment professionals (i.e., private equity/hedge fund), sell-side equity research analysts, and industry professionals.  Visit Insights team biographies at .

Play a vital role in Guidepoint Insights' success.

As a
Japanese Translator
on the Insights team, you will take the responsibility of copyedit and translation of teleconferences transcripts, ensuring accuracy and clarity in addressing business questions and answers from industry advisors. You will also support the launch of the Insights product in the rapidly growing APAC market.

This is a 6-month freelance position with potential for conversion to a full-time role.

This position is 100% remote. This is a freelance role with flexible working hours.

Compensation:

The Contractor must provide their rate according to the scope of work defined below.

Job Description:

  • Copyedit and translating supporting teleconference media, reviewing and proofreading English and Japanese text for consistency, accuracy, and clarity based on AP style and/or AMA style, in-house style, and fundamental grammatical standards.
  • Communicate across departments to maintain fluid workflows, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Contribute to developing editorial initiatives, engaging in creative problem-solving with fellow digital editors.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in translation and interpretation
  • Native level of Japanese
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
  • Computer savvy; able to work with Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Work samples prepared to provide upon request

Experience Required:

  • Excellent translation skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
  • Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team

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