Translator

A-Staffing•New York, NY

4h•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our firm offers strategic consulting and professional services tailored to Japanese organizations seeking to grow their business potential in the United States. With decades of experience, we operate with a team-based approach, blending the expertise of American and Japanese professionals to deliver comprehensive and integrated solutions. We provide a wide array of services, including research, consulting, communications, and market positioning, to help clients overcome organizational and language barriers. Headquartered in New York, NY, we value collaboration with clients to facilitate shared understanding and achieve strategic goals. This is a full-time Japanese-to-English Translator role based in New York, NY. The Translator will work closely with both internal teams and clients to provide accurate translations between Japanese and English, ensuring business communications, documents, and presentations reflect the intended message. Daily responsibilities include translating written and oral communications, proofreading translated materials for accuracy, and collaborating with teams to ensure contextual and cultural accuracy. The Translator will play a key role in bridging language barriers to facilitate effective communication and support seamless operations between Japanese organizations and their U.S. counterparts.

Requirements

Fluency in both Japanese and English, with strong written and verbal language skills
Experience in translation, including document translation and interpretation
Strong attention to detail for proofreading and ensuring accurate, context-specific translations
Exceptional communication and cultural sensitivity skills for effectively bridging communication gaps
Proficiency in research and problem-solving to ensure translations align with specialized industry needs
Ability to work collaboratively in team settings and meet project deadlines