Translation Checker (JP - EN and EN - JP)
Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd. is a translation and editing company based in India that caters to the Japanese market. We deal primarily with academic translations from Japanese to English (and vice versa), and seek skilled Translation Checkers to work for Edisense, our Translation and Editing Division.
This is a full-time position on a ‘Working from Home/Home Office’ basis. You are required to have high-speed internet connectivity and be fully available via phone and email during working hours. As this is a working from home position, we will consider applications from anywhere in the world.
Requirements for the role of Translation Checker:
- Native Japanese language skills
- Near-native/fluent English language skills
- Well-read, knowledgeable and academically oriented
- Technically proficient (should be able to do effective online research, especially for terminology). Should be familiar with commonly used translation and terminology databases.
- Experience in translation or translation-checking will be preferred
Responsibilities will include:
- Translation-checking all Japanese to English and English to Japanese assignments
- Evaluation of new translators and periodic assess of existing translators (Quality Management)
- Giving appropriate feedback to translators to promote learning and improve performance
- Preparation of guidelines for translators and translation proofreaders
- Assisting the Client Servicing team in email translation and communicating with clients in Japanese
- Website translation work
If you are interested, please apply to freelance@edisense.com (in English only) with your CV and a Cover Letter detailing:
1. Why the position interests you
2. Your level of proficiency in English and Japanese
3. Your suitability for the role
Applicants will be required to take a short test (JP-EN and EN-JP) to assess their checking skills, and a telephonic interview with a Japanese native will be conducted to assess their language skills.
Aniket Sharma
Recruitment Coordinator, Edisense
Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd.
Tel: 91-22-67030113 (ext. 38)
Website: http://www.edisense.com
