Interpreter / Translator / Communication Facilitator

5 Months ago • All levels • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves interpretation and translation between Japanese and English in various settings, including internal meetings and collaborations with overseas companies. Responsibilities include supporting communication between staff members with differing language skills, providing relocation assistance to international employees, and ensuring smooth cross-cultural communication. The ideal candidate possesses strong bilingual communication skills (oral and written), a passion for the gaming or entertainment industry, a hospitable and helpful nature, and a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity. Experience in a similar role is preferred.
Must have:
  • Japanese & English bilingual skills (oral & written)
  • Interpretation & translation experience
  • Experience working with diverse cultures
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Interest in games/entertainment industry
Good to have:
  • Experience with foreign nationals
  • Experience in gaming/entertainment industry
  • Experience supporting relocation from overseas
Perks:
  • Various insurance
  • Transportation expenses
  • Salary revision (yearly)
  • Congratulatory and Condolence Allowances
  • Medical checkups
  • Corporate defined contribution pension plan (full-time)
  • Incentives (full-time)

Job Details

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WORK DESCRIPTION

  • Interpretation and translation in Japanese and English

   Interpreting/translating in internal meetings and/or with companies overseas
   Supporting communication for staff members who don't speak Japanese or don't speak English

  • Providing various support for overseas staff who are relocating to Japan

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING

  • Experience as an interpreter, translator, or a similar role
  • Someone with Japanese and English bilingual communication skills (oral and written)
  • Someone with an interest and enthusiasm for games or the entertainment industry
  • Someone with a hospitality mindset and enjoys helping others
  • Someone with an understanding of cultural sensitivity and ability to work well amongst people with diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to communicate actively and not be afraid to speak in front of people or cameras

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

  • Experience working with foreign nationals
  • Past experience in the gaming or entertainment industry
  • Experience supporting people in relocating from overseas

HOW TO APPLY

  • Click on the “Apply” button on this page and submit the required documents.
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  • You are responsible for any charges or fees that may incur during your application process.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Paperwork

  • Resume in Japanese (with photo)
  • CV in Japanese (list any works you have been involved with, if any)
  • CV in English

[EMPLOYMENT STATUS] Full-time employee, Contract worker

[LOCATION] Minato-ku Tokyo Japan (Nearest train station: Shinagawa station)

[WORK HOURS]  10:00-18:45

[SALARY] Annual salary, performance incentive system in place
We will take into consideration your past experiences and abilities and match them to our company regulations.

[BENEFITS] Various insurance, transportation expenses, salary revision (once a year), Congratulatory and Condolence Allowances, medical checkups, corporate defined contribution pension plan (for full-time employees only), incentives (for full-time employees only)

[TIME-OFF] Saturdays, Sundays, and official holidays; paid vacation, summer vacation, end-of-year/New Year, congratulatory/bereavement leave, maternity leave, childcare leave, nursing care leave

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KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is an independent studio led by game creator, Hideo Kojima.


Our mission is to bring joy and surprise to our audience with AAA experiences that are innovative, unique, and of the highest quality than any other.

We are a studio that strives for world-class quality in an open and global environment with cutting-edge technology. At KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, each and every person is an explorer of entertainment.


Since its release in 2019, the studio’s first title, DEATH STRANDING, has received numerous awards, released on multiple platforms, and continues to be widely acclaimed worldwide with a film adaptation announced in 2022.

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