Localization Production Intern

Sony • Culver City, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aniplex of America Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan, is seeking a Localization Production Intern to support localization and production of Japanese anime for audiences across North, Central, and South America. The internship offers hands-on experience with translation, research, production coordination, quality control, and other parts of the localization workflow. The intern will work under the supervision of localization producers. This hybrid position is based in Culver City, California, and requires in-office attendance at least once per week, on either Mondays or Thursdays. The internship requires Japanese fluency and will conclude at the end of March.

Requirements

• Professional working proficiency in English and Japanese, including the ability to read, interpret, and translate Japanese-language source materials.
• Strong English writing, grammar, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Must be enrolled in a college degree program.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Japanese, Translation/Localization, Communications, Media, Entertainment, or a related field, or have equivalent relevant skills and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others, ask questions, and receive and apply feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and/or Google Workspace.
• Self-motivated, a self-starter, energetic, and creative.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to localization, translation, subtitling, media production, or quality control.
• A strong enthusiasm for entertainment, including anime and Japanese pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Japanese-to-English and English-to-Japanese translation and localization projects.
• Review translations for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and intended meaning.
• Review English subtitles and localized materials for anime episodes, films, trailers, promotional materials, events, and other content.
• Support quality control of UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, title cards, booklets, packaging, and other production materials.
• Review packaging and other localized assets for text, design, layout, and consistency.
• Research anime, manga, video games, novels, and other source materials to support localization projects.
• Maintain project trackers and update assignment and production deliverable statuses.
• Provide administrative production support, including purchase orders, invoices, shipping, and related coordination.
• Support other assigned localization and production projects while gaining exposure to the broader localization workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern