Japanese-to-Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) Subtitling Translator (Freelance)

About this task

Freelance Japanese-to-Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) subtitling work supporting upcoming localization projects. The role requires flexibility to accommodate changing priorities, workloads, and delivery schedules.

Responsibilities:
- Translate Japanese audiovisual content into accurate, natural Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) subtitles using proprietary cloud-based subtitling software.
- Follow client-specific style guides and technical specifications.
- Use in-house glossary tools to maintain terminology consistency across projects.
- Review and correct translation, linguistic, and formatting errors in assigned subtitle files.
- Meet project deadlines while maintaining translation quality and accuracy.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive content and project information.

Requirements:
- Native or near-native proficiency in Traditional Chinese (Taiwan).
- Advanced or native-level Japanese proficiency, including strong comprehension of spoken Japanese.
- Good working proficiency in English to understand written instructions, communicate professionally by email, and use English-language tools and platforms.
- Strong understanding of Japanese and Taiwanese cultural nuances, idioms, and expressions.
- Excellent Traditional Chinese writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and natural subtitle phrasing.
- At least two years of professional subtitling translation experience.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
- Ability to follow client-specific technical specifications and style guides.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and accommodate flexible working hours when required.