Scriptwriter – Localization

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🔥 53 minutes ago

🇯🇵 Japan – Remote

💵 $2k - $2.5k / month

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✏️ Content Writer

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Pocket Entertainment is a music and entertainment production company (site uses the name In The Pocket Entertainment, Inc. ) that produces recordings, live-performance videos, show productions, and related creative content. The company showcases artists (e. g. , The Brothers featuring Mark Whitfield), releases EPs (jazz and Brazilian jazz fusion), produces live videos/performances, and promotes shows such as "The Music of Motown. " Its site also offers a store and mentions premium business radio and show production services, indicating direct-to-consumer offerings and merchandise.

📋 Description

• Adapt and localize long-form episodic scripts from English into Japanese. • Preserve character voice, emotional impact, pacing, and narrative intent while making content feel natural for Japanese audiences. • Rewrite dialogue and scenes as needed to reflect Japanese language and cultural nuances. • Maintain continuity across characters, storylines, terminology, and worldbuilding. • Incorporate feedback from global Content and Creative teams. • Deliver high-quality scripts consistently and on schedule.

🎯 Requirements

• Professional scriptwriting experience in TV, film, anime, audio drama, web fiction, or other long-form episodic storytelling is required. • Strong understanding of serialized storytelling, including pacing, hooks, character development, emotional arcs, and cliffhangers. • Native or near-native Japanese writing ability and strong professional English proficiency. • Experience in Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Thriller, Romantasy, or related genres. • Ability to adapt creatively rather than simply translate. • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain continuity across long-form stories. • Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. • Experience in localization or adapting international content.

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