Arc Communications offers translation and localization services to government bodies and corporate and private clients.
We are looking for someone to join our translation team to help us provide our clients with a level of translation quality they will be satisfied with.

Language Specialist – J-E Translation

You will be reviewing (by referring to translation style guides etc.), editing, rewriting and evaluating translated business documents and other translations.
You will be required to help develop the skills of translators by providing them with feedback and advice based on your translation reviews.
Permanent positions also available depending on performance.

• Two years or more work experience as a language specialist performing translation-based work
• Be a native speaker of English (Please note that all interviews and in-house communication are carried out in Japanese)
• Have work experience using the MS Office software suite including MS Word and MS Excel
• Have excellent communication skills to ensure smooth communication between project managers and translators

In addition to the above, the following skills are also recommended.

• Knowledge of languages other than English and Japanese
• Practical experience with translation support software such as TRADOS etc.
• Practical experience with DTP software
• *Please note that we may ask you to submit a translation trial after the document screening phase is complete.

Head office (7F Moriden Bldg. 3-9-9 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

10:00AM to 6:00PM

Hourly wage: 1,800 to 2,000 yen (Decided through interviews with the candidate with consideration paid to the candidate’s experience and abilities)
Pay increases available based on ability and results

Contract employee (with opportunity for promotion to a permanent position)
Complete social insurance coverage
Transportation fees provided (capped)

Five-day working week (Saturday and Sunday off)
Public holidays
Year-end/New Year’s holiday
Paid leave

Please submit your resume (履歴書) and a document describing in detail your work history (職務経歴書) using this Application Form (Japanese site). After the document screening process is complete we will contact you again with further details.