QA Specialist (JP EN)

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job

QA Specialist (JP > EN)

Description

Position Title

QA Specialist Japan (Japanese to English)

Role Summary

As a QA Specialist you will be responsible for the linguistic and technical quality of English subtitles for Japanese content on major entertainment platforms. You will work closely with internal and external translators project managers and global teams to ensure that our deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy cultural relevance and client specifications and expectations. The QA Specialist will report to the Lead Linguist.

What Youll Do:

Review subtitles translated from Japanese to English for accuracy tone and consistency
Check grammar spelling punctuation and creative intent to ensure the best viewer experience
Identify linguistic and technical issues escalate when there is any doubt and follow through until resolved
Research ambiguities and apply linguistic judgment with logical rationale
Manage and communicate with our freelance translators/linguists
Collaborate cross-functionally to meet tight production timelines
Help improve internal QA processes and contribute to best-practice documentation

What You Bring:

Strong background in localization preferably entertainment with experience in subtitling and/or dubbing
Deep understanding of Japanese culture nuance humor and context for accurate adaptation
Excellent Japanese and English skills both written and spoken
Willingness to learn and test new tools experience with subtitling or translation software is a plus
Highly organized diligent and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills especially in ambiguous situations
Thrives in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines
Collaborative mindset and proactive communication skills a team player
Ability to work independently and take ownership and accountability of assigned tasks
Legally able to work in Japan

Required Experience:

JobQA Specialist (JP > EN)DescriptionPosition Title QA Specialist Japan (Japanese to English)Role SummaryAs a QA Specialist you will be responsible for the linguistic and technical quality of English subtitles for Japanese content on major entertainment platforms. You will work closely with interna...