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Japanese – English Translator and Editor
Global Language Strategies. Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates native or highly proficient Japanese and English language skills, with a strong focus on translation and editing of official documents while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to client-specific formatting requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Japanese Language SkillsEnglish Language SkillsTranslation ExperienceEditing ExperienceAttention To Detail
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
TranslationEditingDocument FormattingProofreadingClient-Ready Work
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsDeadline-OrientedReliableCollaborative ApproachIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Windows SoftwareStandard Document Formats
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. CitizenshipTier 1 Background Investigation
Industry Keywords
Official DocumentsLegal DocumentsVital RecordsAcademic TranscriptsConfidentiality
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Translate Japanese to English or English to Japanese
- Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency
- Translate and edit official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts
- Maintain confidentiality
- Follow client-specific instructions and formatting requirements
- Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines when required
Requirements
What you’ll need- U.S. citizenship and current residence in the United States
- Willingness to complete a Tier 1 background investigation, including fingerprinting
- Native or highly proficient Japanese and English language skills
- At least two years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent formatting skills
- Ability to produce client-ready work
- Reliable, deadline-oriented, and highly productive
- Comfortable working independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative, professional approach
- Access to up-to-date Windows software
- Ability to work with standard document formats
- Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing
- Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis
Benefits
Comp & perks- Freelance independent contractor opportunity
- Remote work
- Ongoing assignments provided on an as-needed basis