Linguist Contractor – Japanese

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🏄 California – Remote

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⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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🗣️🇯🇵 Japanese Required

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BTS

1001 - 5000 employees

🤝 B2B

📚 Education

B2B • Education • Human Resources

BTS is a consultancy specializing in the people side of strategy. For over three decades, BTS has been designing transformative experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on businesses and their people. The company equips leaders with the necessary tools to drive transformational change and unlock human and business success through its innovative programs. By melding deep business knowledge with transformational development, BTS helps organizations turn strategy into results while fostering an inclusive culture and empowering teams through experiential learning and AI-driven simulations.

📋 Description

• Review and revise AI/machine translated files in Phrase TMS (translation tool/CAT editor). • Check and edit, or check and provide feedback, on translated materials (outside of Phrase) across a range of formats including assets for both print and digital use (some examples: videos, PPTs, PDFs, docs, eLearning modules, digital assessments, and self-paced digital content). • Utilize designated glossaries/style guides/translation memories consistently across project deliverables. • Understand the terminology and preferences of both BTS and the client. • Flag any scope, timeline or quality concerns proactively. • Meet all agreed upon project deadlines. • Work closely with the NAM Translation team on projects/deliverables. • Access and share files with the team using Box (a cloud-based service). • An occasional video call with the NAM Translation team, the local BTS team, or the clients local team (this is very rare, but it could happen for a large-scale, strategic project).

🎯 Requirements

• A native Japanese speaker. • Fluency in English (both written and spoken). • Based in the United States (or North America). • Minimum 3 years of experience in professional translation, localization, or translation review. • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines. • An excellent communicator, able to articulate changes in both English and the target language. • Meticulous, with high attention to detail. • Flexible - understands the nature of translations and corporate work and has flexible availability for accepting such work. • Can maintain confidentiality - will comply with/follow BTS and client data security & IP policies. • Collaborative and is willing to communicate with the NAM Translation team, the local BTS team, or the local client team (if needed).

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible/Remote work arrangements

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