Localization Coordinator, Subtitling - Japanese

About this task

Location: Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan.
Employment type: Full time.

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Japanese subtitling projects and ensure delivery meets deadlines and studio specifications.
- Respond to Client Services and territory inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Communicate in Japanese with territory clients and vendors using appropriate Japanese business communication conventions.
- Ensure work requests and rates match client purchase orders.
- Liaise with Client Services, vendors and territory affiliates to obtain and circulate project status and requirements.
- Interpret film aspect-ratio and video-monitor information to ensure correct subtitle-file delivery to post-production facilities.
- Perform final subtitle checks and conversions, including time-code offsets for subtitle/video synchronization; correct content, positioning and timing errors.
- Coordinate redeliveries and rejections, reviewing quality-control reports and correspondence to identify valid feedback.
- Maintain working knowledge of client-specific subtitle guidelines and meet client expectations.

Requirements:
- Business-level Japanese and fluent written and spoken English.
- A bachelor's degree in Communications, Translation or Arts is preferred.
- Clear, professional communication in English and Japanese.
- Strong technical and computer skills, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office; Canvass knowledge is an asset.
- Strong multitasking, organization, prioritization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team and perform under deadline pressure.