Part-time Japanese Translation Reviewer
Seeking Alpha
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Job Description
About Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha is the world's leading community of engaged investors. We’re the go-to destination for investors looking for actionable stock market opinions, real-time market analysis, and unique financial insights. At the same time, we’re also dedicated to creating a workplace where our team thrives. We’re passionate about fostering a flexible, balanced environment with remote work options and an array of perks that make a real difference.
Here, your growth matters. We prioritize your development through ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, helping you reach new milestones. Join Seeking Alpha to be part of a company that values your unique journey, supports your success, and champions both your personal well-being and professional goals.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Part-Time Japanese Translation Reviewer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and cultural appropriateness of our website's Japanese translations, focusing on investment-related content. You will work closely with our content and localization teams to enhance overall translation quality.
What You’ll Do
- Review and spot-check automated translations of our investment-focused website content into Japanese
- Ensure translations accurately convey the intended message and are culturally appropriate for Japanese-speaking audiences interested in investing
- Identify and correct errors in grammar, context, terminology, and especially inaccuracies related to investment concepts
- Provide feedback on recurring translation issues to help improve our automated translation system
- Work independently following a flexible working schedule that accommodates academic commitments
Requirements
- Native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English
- Knowledge of investment concepts and terminology - Must
- Strong understanding of Japanese culture and language nuances
- Excellent attention to detail and an ability to identify subtle language discrepancies
- Basic understanding of website content structure and localization practices
- Ability to work independently while managing time effectively to meet deadlines
- This is a part-time role - approximately 20 hours per week
- The applicable payment range for this position is $25/hr - $35/hr which depends on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs, and market demand
Key skills/competency
- Japanese language proficiency
- English language proficiency
- Investment concepts
- Financial terminology
- Cultural appropriateness
- Localization practices
- Content review
- Grammar correction
- Attention to detail
- Time management
How to Get Hired at Seeking Alpha
- Research Seeking Alpha's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight native Japanese/English proficiency, investment knowledge, and localization experience for the Part-time Japanese Translation Reviewer role.
- Showcase cultural acumen: Provide examples of ensuring cultural appropriateness in translation during interviews for Seeking Alpha.
- Demonstrate independent work: Emphasize your time management skills and ability to meet deadlines within a flexible setting.
- Prepare for technical review: Be ready to discuss investment terminology and provide examples of identifying translation discrepancies in financial content.
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