Job Description
Native English Freelance Translator/Editor – Corporate Disclosure (JA>EN)
Job posted at: Apr 6, 5 : GMT (GMT: Apr 6, 5 :) Job approved and potential candidates notified at: Apr 6, 5 : GMTJob type: Translation/editing/proofing job
Service required: Translation Confidentiality level: HIGH
Languages: Japanese to English
Job description:
Freelance Native English Translator/Editor – Disclosure, Corporate Legal, Accounting, IR Documents (JA>EN)
We are seeking freelance native English-speaking translators and editors for Japanese-to-English projects in the fields of diclosure, corporate legal, accounting, and investor relations (IR).
You will be involved in:
Translating Japanese financial disclosure documents (some already partially translated) into accurate, natural English.
Editing and revising English translations from a native perspective while ensuring consistency with the Japanese source text.
While we offer projects throughout the year, peak periods with higher volume include:
Mid-April to the end of May
Late July to mid-August
Outside of these periods, project volume is typically a few days per month or week.
We offer long-term collaboration to qualified individuals, with flexible scheduling based on your availability.
-Ability to produce clear, logical, and formal English writing.
-Comfortable handling semi-structured and highly repetitive documents.
-Excellent attention to detail in reflecting the source text, including terms, past translations, and reference materials.
-Logical thinking and independent research skills (terminology investigation may occupy up to half of work time).
-Comfortable working in a process-driven, accuracy-focused environment.
Required:
-Minimum 1 year of professional JA>EN translation experience (or equivalent skills)
-Native English speaker (or equivalent level)
-Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
-Windows PC (Mac not accepted)
-Microsoft Office (Windows desktop version)
Preferred:
-Experience in corporate legal, accounting, IR, or financial industries
-Experience in editing or checking translated content
-Writing experience technical writing, copywriting)
-Experience using CAT tools, especially Phrase (formerly Memsource)
1. Translation trial (testing both translation and related skills)
2. Online interview
3. Contract signing
4. Initial project assignment
5. Ongoing evaluation through actual project performance
*Please note: a contract does not guarantee a fixed volume of work per year.
Note that this job post is for ongoing freelance collaboration and not for a specific project. The listed delivery deadline is for formality only.
Budget and payment details:
Budget information for this job is restricted to those who meet the requirements of the job. Service provider targeting (specified by job poster): Membership: Non-members may quote after hours
Required native language: Target language(s)
Subject field: Disclosure
Required software: Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Quoting deadline: May , 6 : GMT
Delivery deadline: Jun , 6 : GMT
Additional requirements:
-Ability to produce clear, logical, and formal English writing.
-Comfortable handling semi-structured and highly repetitive documents.
-Excellent attention to detail in reflecting the source text, including terms, past translations, and reference materials.
-Logical thinking and independent research skills (terminology investigation may occupy up to half of work time).
-Comfortable working in a process-driven, accuracy-focused environment.
Required:
-Minimum 1 year of professional JA>EN translation experience (or equivalent skills)
-Native English speaker (or equivalent level)
-Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
-Windows PC (Mac not accepted)
-Microsoft Office (Windows desktop version)
Preferred:
-Experience in corporate legal, accounting, IR, or financial industries
-Experience in editing or checking translated content
-Writing experience technical writing, copywriting)
-Experience using CAT tools, especially Phrase (formerly Memsource)
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Contact person title: Resource Manager
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