URGENT Japanese to English, Comics, MTPE\ / Review

URGENT Japanese to English, Comics, MTPE / Review

Job posted at : Jun , 5 : GMT (GMT : Jun , 5 : ) Job approved and potential candidates notified at : Jun , 5 : GMT

Job type : Translation / editing / proofing job

Service required : MT post-editing Confidentiality level : HIGH

Languages : Japanese to English

Job description : Job Description

Provide Japanese-to-English manga translations and quality checks via MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing) using AI.

Translation of all titles will be conducted via a specialized online platform.

Titles selected for translation are all works from major Japanese publishers.

Communication with our in-house linguists during the translation process is both welcomed and encouraged.

Note : Some works may contain graphic violence or sexual scenes.

Location

Position is fully remote.

Requirements

A strong grasp of written Japanese and a deep understanding of context, slang, expressions, and cultural background. The ability to produce accurate yet natural-sounding English text is also strongly required.

Native-level English speaker.

Minimum Japanese language proficiency of N2 (JLPT) or equivalent ability.

At least one year of professional Japanese-to-English translation experience (in any field)

Be passionate about manga.

Must be willing to work at least hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates who can devote themselves fully to tackling each project.

Desired Experiences and Skills

Professional experience in manga translation.

Work experience in other creative fields, such as gaming, movies, etc.

Recruitment Process

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their work history to the following contact :

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Only applicants who pass the initial document screening will be invited to participate in a trial assessment.

Flow

Document screening

Uncompensated TOIN trial assessment. The trial will be in Microsoft Word format, with a submission deadline of 4 days.

Additional uncompensated trial assessment via online platform. This includes an online written test and assessment using the actual translation platform.

Begin work in August 5

Budget and payment details :

Budget information for this job is restricted to those who meet the requirements of the job. Service provider targeting (specified by job poster) : Preferred expertise : Art / Literary

Preferred specific fields : Comics / Manga / Graphic novels

Preferred native language : English

Subject field : Comics / Manga / Graphic novels

Quoting deadline : Sep , 5 : GMT

Delivery deadline : Oct 1, 5 : GMT

About the outsourcer : This job was posted by a Blue Board outsourcer.

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Contact person title : Vendor Manager

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