Marketing and Translation Specialist
Job Summary
The successful candidate will lead marketing efforts and provide translation services for Western markets for a popular creator-focused app. This role involves managing social media campaigns, SEO, influencer partnerships, and localizing content for global creators. You will work within a professional team to drive brand awareness and enhance user engagement for a company with a 55 million user base.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns for Western markets
- Manage influencer marketing on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
- Perform translation of UI and marketing content using memoQ
- Oversee SEO and social media advertising strategies
Required Skills
- Near-native English and Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Marketing experience (SEO, SNS, Ads) in Western markets
- Experience in Japanese-English translation
- Graphic design software/digital drawing proficiency
- Previous work experience in Japan
Job Details
Job Description
We localize and culturally adapt illustration, manga, and animation creation apps used by 55 million creators worldwide, as well as related services and tutorial content, and conduct marketing activities primarily in target regions such as Europe and North America. We plan and produce content that helps spread Japanese-developed apps globally and encourages more creators to use them, and we also plan and manage advertising and promotional activities.
Marketing Duties
- Plan and execute promotional activities, including reviewing results to improve future performance.
- Lead influencer marketing focused on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Organize workshops and live drawing events.
- Manage brand awareness and community building through social media.
- Conduct continuous improvement of Google/social media advertising.
- Implement SEO measures for owned media content.
Translation Duties
- Coordinate and perform translation tasks for UI, websites, and marketing materials.
- Utilize memoQ for translation and adhere to Backlog project management workflows.
- Participate in peer-review processes to ensure quality.
Working Conditions
- Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes active work).
- Overtime: Approximately 15 hours per month.
- Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors.
Required Qualifications
- English: Near-native level.
- Japanese: Near-native level (N1 or higher reading/writing required).
- Experience in marketing for European/American markets (Web ads, SEO, SNS, PR).
- Professional work experience in Japan.
- Experience in Japanese-English translation.
- Proficiency with graphic design software and digital drawing.
Benefits
- Annual Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥7,000,000.
- Salary increases: 4 times/year; Bonuses: 2 times/year.
- Full social insurance, retirement allowance system, and language training subsidies.
- 120 annual holidays including full weekends and public holidays.
- Comprehensive leave options (Paid, Childcare, Special leaves).