Associate Sub-editor, Japanese and English Language

Qualifications

A successful candidate will…

• Be fluent in Japanese and English, with exceptional spelling, grammar and punctuation skills in both languages
• Have strong knowledge of translation best practices
• Have first-hand experience of editing and proofreading transcriptions and/or translations
• Have extensive knowledge of machine learning and natural language processing principles underlying AI translation
• Have a meticulous eye for detail, with outstanding research and proofreading skills
• Be a self-starter who delivers results independently and can prioritise effectively
• Be a strong communicator who can resolve issues promptly with internal and external stakeholders in written and verbal formats
• Demonstrable interest in content that covers various sectors and financial markets

Skills and Qualifications

• High proficiency of Japanese and English
• Bachelor’s degree or above in language studies (preferably translation), journalism, business and finance, or other related fields
• At least two years of proven professional experience as an editor, translator, proofreader, copywriter or similar role
• Project experience and specialised knowledge in one or more of the below sectors:

• Consumer and retail (e.g. e-commerce, apparel and textile, foods and beverages, cosmetics and other consumer goods)
• Tech, media and telecommunications
• Industrials, manufacturing and energy (e.g. semiconductors, automobiles and robotics)
• Healthcare

Additional Information

What our people love about working in the Tokyo Office

• Be a founding member of the Tokyo team, entrepreneurial and multicultural work environment.
• Being surrounded by people they not only enjoy working with, but who also challenge and support them.
• Partnering firsthand with the leading investors and strategy consulting firms in the world and being privy to their thought process with all the learning this leads to
• Building their career in business on a foundation of problem-solving, communication and commercial skills
• Living by “great minds think differently” in a diverse and inclusive team.

We ensure every team member is able to bring their best self to work as well as in their lives outside - take a look at our benefits:

• Vacation: 15 days (which increases to 20 days after 2 years of service), Japan public holidays 16 days
• Learning: personal development allowance, which can be used for any learning programmes you feel would be beneficial for you
• Flexibility: work from anywhere for one month per year, 2 annual volunteer days, 2 personal days when life throws you a curveball
• Company Equipment: Apple Macbook, monthly Phone Allowance plus employee reimbursement for Commuting Allowance up to JPY 25,000/per month
• Health and wellbeing: Mental health service, and annual health check
• Social: social gatherings, snacks, social events

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We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application.