English Copywriter Translator
Job Summary
As a member of a major foreign-owned advertising group, you will translate and localize English content for global brands into Japanese. This role serves as a creative bridge between overseas headquarters and the Japanese market. The position offers flexible remote work options and the potential for future direct employment.
Responsibilities
- Translate and localize English content to Japanese
- Adapt copy for web, graphic, and social media formats
- Manage brand image and compliance guidelines
- Coordinate with overseas headquarters and global teams
Required Skills
- Native Japanese proficiency
- Business-level English proficiency
- Copywriting experience
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Experience with Mac OS
Job Details
Job Description:
As part of the creative team of a major foreign-owned advertising group, you will be responsible for translating and localizing English text for global brands for the Japanese market, and refining it into optimal copy.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Copywriting and Translation: Translation from English to Japanese, and development of copy for the Japanese market.
- Text adjustment to suit various advertising media and formats (Web, graphic, social media, etc.).
- Brand image management.
- Compliance checks to ensure adherence to global brand guidelines.
- Bridge duties: Coordination, confirmation, and revision support with overseas headquarters and global teams.
- Other related internal administrative support.
Working Hours:
- Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Overtime is approximately 20 hours per month).
Job Requirements:
- Experience: Practical experience in English-to-Japanese translation or English-language administrative work.
- English Proficiency: Business level (Ability to communicate and confirm information smoothly with overseas headquarters and global teams).
- Japanese Proficiency: Native level (Ability to create natural and appealing copy for the Japanese market and to smoothly coordinate within the company).
Skills that can be utilized:
- Work experience in the advertising, media, or creative fields.
- Practical experience and interest in copywriting and creating emotionally resonant writing.
- Experience using Mac (Apple PC).
- Work experience and skills using Word and Excel.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive social insurance coverage.
- Full reimbursement of transportation expenses.
- Hourly wage: ¥1,900 - ¥2,000.
- Monthly income example: ¥304,000 - ¥320,000 (Based on 8 hours of work per day and 20 working days per month).
- Overtime pay provided if overtime occurs.
Holidays:
- Two days off per week (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays).
Contract Period:
- Temporary employee (Fixed term).