Part-time, remote
DATE POSTED
DESCRIPTION
Japan Travel is seeking a part-time Japanese and/or English→Korean translator and proofreader for our Japan-related blogs, articles, SNS, websites, and more. We are open to candidates based outside of Japan; however, we expect the translator to adjust their working schedule to the local time in Japan for efficient communication.
Working hours: Minimum 1-2 hours distributed on 2-3 days per week, at fixed times requested by the translator
Hourly salary: 1,200 JPY
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Translation of written content from Japanese and/or English into Korean, depending on language proficiency in Japanese and English
Proofreading of translations
Communicate and work closely with Japan Travel staff to ensure that accurate translations are provided to our clients
Report status to Japan Travel staff on a regular basis
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Native Korean written proficiency and excellent communication skills
Professional English proficiency for communication with our team members
Capacity to work remotely
Ability to work independently and with great attention to detail
Previous experience in translating content about Japan and tourism is a plus
General knowledge about Japan (e.g. travel destinations, customs, history) is a plus
Japanese proficiency is not required, but highly preferred
ABOUT US
Japan Travel K.K. is a leading inbound tourism company focused on connecting Japan to the world. Built upon a community of storytellers and travel experts with a singular focus on all things Japan, our goal is to leave a positive impact on tourism and create lasting memories for those who visit. We seek to promote and preserve Japanese heritage and tradition through sustainable and culturally conscious travel services that demonstrate the beauty of Japan.
APPLY
Please send your CV and cover letter to apply@japantravel.com.