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CONTRACT-Translator(Japanese)
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“CONTRACT - Translator (Japanese) at Nintendo. Skills: Verbal interpretation. Translate written documentation from Japanese to English. Translate written documentation from English to Japanese”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Work in a fast-paced environment, Work in a highly confidential environment, Multi-tasks under pressure, Work with fluctuating priorities, Work with fluctuating deadlines
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two to four years of related experience, Two years of translation experience, Native level English and Japanese, Intermediate to high proficiency MS Office, Working knowledge and skills developed through formal training, licensing/certification or work experience, Professional training in Translation/Interpretation or equivalent experience, Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability
Nice to Have
Interpretation experience strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Translate written documentation from Japanese to English
Translate written documentation from English to Japanese
Provide verbal interpretation for meetings
Provide verbal interpretation for conference calls
Choose equivalent expression in target language
Manage communication tools and database
Contribute to improve usability and efficiency
Create translation workflow manuals
Update translation workflow manuals
Receive briefings on subject matter
Prepare for interpreting sessions
Act as liaison with Japanese developers
Assist in scheduling and planning
Coordinate with internal and external groups
Perform job responsibilities in adherence to corporate security
Provide excellent customer service
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-function collaboration; Internal and external groups
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Short to long-term planning
Full Job Description
Nintendo of America About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese. Provides verbal interpretation for meetings and conference calls. Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment). May manage various communication tools and database and contributes to improve usability and efficiency. Creates translation workflow manuals and updates accordingly to department changes. Receives briefings or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session. May act as liaison with Japanese developers and assists in scheduling and planning. Coordinates with internal and external groups on project management and short to long-term planning. Performs all job responsibilities in strict adherence to corporate prototype security p
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