Post-Editors with Japanese (Remote for Freelancers)

About this task

Remote freelance role performing light and full machine translation post-editing for Japanese. Areas of expertise include IT/software, software UI and product documentation.

Responsibilities:
- Ensure the target text correctly reflects the source meaning.
- Correct and optimize machine-translated text according to client specifications and post-editing guidelines.
- Follow project instructions, translation memories, glossaries and style guides.
- Maintain grammatical accuracy and key terminology; identify inconsistencies and incorrect cultural references.
- Correct formatting, tagging, punctuation, locale-specific conventions, terminology, style and fluency.

Requirements:
- Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
- Native Japanese speaker with excellent English comprehension and writing skills.
- Machine Translation Post-Editing experience.
- Translation and proofreading experience in IT and software preferred.
- Experience with Translation Memory tools and Translation Management Systems.
- IT skills and experience with SDL Studio and CAT tools.
- Strong understanding of machine translation post-editing processes and tools.
- Linguistic and cultural competence in both source and target languages.
- Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to changing project priorities.
- Ability to remain professional under pressure, meet tight deadlines, solve problems and make decisions.

Schedule: Work is based on project needs. Hours vary, and flexibility with changing schedules is essential.
Employment type: Freelance.