Localization Translator Job at Sony, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Sony
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Aniplex of America Inc . (Santa Monica California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo Japan) a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. The companys ever-growing line-up of shows include: March comes in like a lion Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga ERASED The Asterisk War OWARIMONOGATARI KIZUMONOGATARI GRANBLUE FANTASY Eromanga Sensei Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU BLEND-S Slow Start and Record of Grancrest War . To learn more:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Localization Translator will work on translation and localization of Japanese games and anime titles to North America. The ideal candidate must have a passion for Japanese anime and related culture. The ideal candidate must be bilingual speaker (English and Japanese) and have strong skills in reading writing and communication.

The position has a HYBRID schedule. Employees are expected to work onsite in the Santa Monica office at least 2 days per week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under the supervision of the department manager and leads the candidate will perform the following duties:

  • Translate text from Japanese to English

  • Check translation accuracy between Japanese and English

  • Assist with communication with domestic and oversea partners

  • Assist with tracking localization progress and schedule

  • Assist with quality assurance on physical and digital releases

  • Any additional tasks as required by the department manager

  • Honesty trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

  • Must be fluent in English and Japanese (English native speaker preferred)

  • Must have achieved JLPT N1 certification or equivalent fluency

  • Bachelors degree in related fields or equivalent skills and knowledge

  • A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant localization experience OR a minimum of 1-3 years of video game/anime/manga translation preferred

  • Familiarity with TYPE-MOON properties is a significant bonus

  • A strong enthusiasm for and passion for Anime

  • Must have strong writing reading and communication skills

  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word Excel PowerPoint etc.

  • Be able to work under pressure of heavy workloads and tight deadlines

  • Must be a team player

  • Must be self-motivated self-starter confident energetic and creative

  • Experience with live interpretation is a plus

Benefits:

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their familys physical emotional and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

  • Comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits

  • Fertility benefits including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs

  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children

  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal identity theft protection accident and hospital indemnity insurance

  • Short-term & long-term disability plans

  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave

  • 401(k) Plan with pre-tax Roth and after-tax options and company match with v immediate vesting

  • Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:

  • Flexible Work Arrangements including remote and hybrid work schedules

  • Time off to include vacation paid holidays sick leave Summer Fridays (early release) and a winter break between Christmas and New Years Day (based on business needs)

  • Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

  • Matching gift program

  • A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

  • Special discounts on Sony products offered exclusively to Sony employees

  • Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

The target annualized base salary range for this position is $65000 $ addition to the annual base salary this role has an annual bonus target of5%.Theindividual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week

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