Localization Production Intern

Sony Corporation of America located in New York NY is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation based in Tokyo Japan. Sonys principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today a vast array of Sony movies television shows and music and the PlayStation Network Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: INTERNSHIP REQUIRES JAPANESE FLUENCY AND WILL CONCLUDE THE END OF MARCH

POSITION SUMMARY:

Aniplex of America Inc. (a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan) is seeking a Localization Production Intern to join the team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in localization and production of Japanese anime for audiences across North Central and South America. The intern will support translation research production coordination and other aspects of the localization process.

This is a hybrid position based in Culver City CA. The current schedule requires in-office attendance at least once per week either on Mondays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of localization producers the intern will:

• Assist with Japanese-to-English and English-to-Japanese translation and localization projects.

• Assist with reviewing translations for accuracy consistency grammar and intended meaning.

• Assist with reviewing English subtitles and localized materials for anime episodes films trailers promotional materials events and other content.

• Support quality control of UHD Blu-ray DVD title cards booklets packaging and other production materials.

• Review packaging and other localized assets for text design layout and consistency.

• Conduct research related to anime manga video games novels and other source materials to support localization projects.

• Maintain project trackers and update the status of assignments and production deliverables.

• Provide administrative production support including purchase orders invoices shipping and related coordination.

• Support other localization and production projects assigned while gaining exposure to the broader localization workflow.

Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in English and Japanese including the ability to read interpret and translate Japanese-language source materials.

• Strong English writing grammar proofreading and communication skills.

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program
• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Japanese Translation/Localization Communications Media Entertainment or a related field or equivalent relevant skills and experience. Previous exposure to localization translation subtitling media production or quality control a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others ask questions and receive and apply feedback.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint and/or Google Workspace.

• Be self-motivated a self-starter energetic and creative

• A strong enthusiasm for entertainment including Anime Japanese pop culture etc. is preferred

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA

The target hourly rate for this internship is $21.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.

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