Localization Academy

Remote Editor II – Japanese, Language Experience, Localization, and Insights (LELI)

Description

We are seeking an exceptional Japanese Editor to enhance our translation and localization services for Japanese-speaking Amazon selling partners. You will ensure communications are accurate, culturally resonant and impactful. Working remotely, you will help shape the success of thousands of businesses through high-quality content.

Key job responsibilities

As a Japanese Editor II on our Editorial team, you’ll own the translation and localization efforts for the Japanese speaking selling partners, by translating and reviewing content from US English to Japanese. To keep raising the bar on quality and effectiveness, you will also update and develop the Japanese linguistic assets such as style guides, translation memories and terminology databases. You will collaborate with fellow editors and internal business partners, such as program managers, legal counsels and other SPS supporting function teams, to develop linguistic excellence and enable Japanese-speaking selling partners to have a seamless experience on our websites. You will participate in content management goals and projects, process development, and quality management while also working independently on multiple initiatives.

With new programs, products, and strategies being developed and launched all the time, the opportunities for imaginative and innovative thinking and content strategy are endless. Join us today!

This full-time position is to be held remotely from Japan.

About The Team

The Language Experience, Localization, and Insights (LELI) organization removes language barriers for Amazon’s global selling partners. We enable customers to access information and solutions in their preferred language across all Selling Partner Support (SPS) lines of businesses (LoBs). The Global Editorial (GE) team, as part of LELI, manages content quality and consistency for Seller Central’s native layers and is expanding its scope to more LoBs starting 2025.

Selling Partner Servicesの詳細はこちら

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an editor, language manager, or content strategist
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Solid experience in content or localization project management and coordination
  • Strong organizational skills, with a strong bias for action and the ability to prioritize and deliver results in a fast-faced environment
  • Excellent English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with XML, HTML and DITA
  • Experience in managing vendor quality and collaboration
  • Experience working in an agile content development environment
  • Experience working as part of a global team with remote colleagues

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company – Amazon Japan G.K.

Job ID: A2963851

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