Consumer Products Translator ATLUS Bilingual Japanese Interpreter
Consumer Products Translator ATLUS Bilingual Japanese Interpreter
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$ 52000 - 62000
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SEGA. . . What do you think of when you hear that word Do you think of the console with the iconic harmonized voice fire ups or do you think of the countless gaming hits from Sonic the Hedgehog Golden Axe or the Persona series . . .
When we think of SEGA we think of its evolution as a pioneer in the video game market to one of the most prominent video game developers and publishers ever! Globally SEGA has over 5000 employees passionately working to bring the best gaming entertainment to players around the planet. We have one of if not the richest portfolio of original IPs something we are very proud of and excited about as the market continues to change.
New streaming technologies and shifts in the retail landscape are well poised for what will be the most disruptive and innovative time in our industry. Our IP strategy positions us well for this and we are enthusiastic about the future!
Theres never been a more exciting time in the companys history to join SEGA!
Job Summary:
- The Consumer Products translator will be responsible for managing the translation needs for the licensing team from English to Japanese and Japanese back to English gathering input and approvals from necessary parties in the US Europe and Japan.
- Sega of America is seeking a Licensing Translator ATLUS who is enthusiastic about the consumer products business and video games. This position will be part of the ATLUS Transmedia pillar focused on expanding many of ATLUS awardwinning franchises such as Persona 5 Royal Shin Megami Tensei V Metaphor and many more.
Your primary duty is to support the communication for the licensing team in all aspects of the business and providing accurate translation for a variety of materials including presentations design submissions and daily communications. Interpretation work for virtual and inperson business meetings will also be required. The idea candidate for this position must have fluency in Japanese and English exceptional communication skills and some light knowledge of the consumer products business or gaming industry is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide Japanese to English bilingual translations and interpretation and vice versa for the licensing team as well as internal crossfunctional teams as needed (brand marketing comms community creative services and product marketing) to ensure projects progress according to status schedules and deliverables.
- Translate a variety of project materials including but not limited to presentations pitch decks design submissions licensing reports and emails.
- Attend and interpret during video conference meetings with Japan office ensuring all communicated points are clearly translated and delivered to both Japanese and Englishspeaking attendees.
- Provide recap reports on key activities related to each project from video conference meetings.
- Provide guidance to internal teams based on unique understanding of the temperament and needs of the various stakeholders from Japan.
- Sitin on conference calls with licensees and approvers facilitating communication between multiple parties by translating in realtime.
- Translate all licensing product submission communications documents and comments from Japanese to English and vice versa within given schedule in licensing software.
- Support weekly calls that occur on Japan standard time
- Stay on top of news and announcements relating to our brands and intellectual properties.
- Support Licensing team with other duties as assigned.
- Working inoffice is an essential function of this position. This requirement of facetoface interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision collaboration and teamwork. Inoffice attendance is required for the following reasons:
- For effective supervision of employees and our work product which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance which includes meetings to review work product deadlines and status.
- To foster communication and collaboration among team members which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas quick access to team members to enable collaborative problemsolving and stronger cohesion among coworkers and within teams.
- To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation.
- To enhance understanding of our stakeholders work and business needs facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
- Fluent in Japanese; able to understand nuanced meanings
- Exceptional writing and speaking skills in both English and Japanese languages
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with US and Japanese business culture
- Must have previously done translation work
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact effectively in a professional and courteous manner
- Bachelors Degree
- Adept at Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint)
- Flexible with evening hours to accommodate Japanese business hours (at least once or twice a week)
Preferred Skills:
- Nativelevel fluent speaking in Japanese
- Familiar with comic books and gaming
- Familiar with consumer products
Employment Type
Full-Time
