Japanese General Editor (Freelance, Contract)

Omniscient

8d•$35 - $35•Remote

About The Position

Omniscient Digital is growing, and we’re seeking a meticulous Japanese-speaking freelance editor to join our editorial team. This freelance role focuses on editing long-form articles, blog posts, and SEO content. You must be fully fluent in Standard Japanese and skilled at editing for grammar, tone, clarity, and voice at a native or near-native level. Prior experience working within AI- or LLM-assisted content creation processes—refining, editing, and ensuring quality—is strongly preferred. If you’re an experienced editor who enjoys shaping complex information into clear, polished writing and thrives in an independent, detail-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you. The application passcode is ことばの達人. Please note: We do not work with editors or writers who subcontract their work.

Requirements

Fluent in Standard Japanese (標準語), with native or near-native proficiency. You’re confident in your knowledge of language norms and can expertly guide tone, punctuation, and structure.
Experienced in editing AI/LLM-assisted drafts, with an understanding of AI text strengths and limitations.
You have 2+ years of experience editing B2B, SaaS, or technical/SEO content. You’ve worked with industry-focused content and know how to adapt edits for professional and technical audiences.
You’re meticulous. You’re detail-obsessed and ensure every sentence is clean, correct, and in the right voice—nothing slips past you.
You seek feedback. You value collaboration and always look for ways to improve your craft and better serve clients.
You believe in punctuality. Deadlines are non-negotiable for you, and you proactively communicate if timelines shift.
You’re an intellectually curious critical thinker. You love diving into new topics, researching unfamiliar ideas, and finding clarity in complexity.
You’re process-oriented. You bring structure to your workflow and look for ways to improve your editing efficiency without sacrificing quality.
You’re adaptable. You’re comfortable navigating changing guidelines, priorities, and content types with a solutions-first mindset.
You’re great at working independently. You thrive in a remote environment, taking ownership of your work while knowing when to ask for input.

Nice To Haves

A degree in journalism, creative writing, Japanese studies, linguistics, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Edit a variety of Japanese-language content (blogs, guides, marketing materials) through AI-assisted workflows. You’ll refine drafts to ensure they read naturally, clearly, and professionally for B2B and technical audiences.
Ensure content is grammatically correct, clear, and aligned with tone, brand, and editorial guidelines. You’ll polish every piece to match client voice and tone while ensuring formatting, structure, and messaging are consistent with our internal editorial standards.
Fact-check statistics, claims, and links to ensure accuracy and reliability. You’ll verify factual information and sources, ensuring every piece is credible, up-to-date, and ready for publication.
Edit for SEO without sacrificing readability. You’ll understand how to apply SEO best practices—like proper keyword placement and metadata formatting—while still prioritizing clarity, tone, and value for the reader.
Consistently meet tight deadlines—typically within 24–48 hours—while managing multiple projects and maintaining a high standard of quality. You’re able to balance quality and speed, delivering polished work within short timelines without compromising on accuracy or consistency.
Communicate regularly with the editorial lead about deadlines and project status. You’ll keep communication proactive and professional, ensuring clear alignment on timelines, priorities, and any potential blockers.
Utilize our style guide to ensure editorial consistency across client work. You’ll apply both client-specific and internal style guidelines to ensure every piece aligns with expectations around formatting, voice, structure, and terminology.