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Japanese Linguist Specialist

Michael Page
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

Salary

£29 - £32 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A specialist linguist with strong communication skills is needed to join a global team focused on advanced AI language technology.
  • The role requires at least 2 years of professional translation experience and involves tasks such as editing, analysis, and cultural consulting between Japanese and English.
  • Candidates should possess an MA degree in linguistics or a related field and demonstrate a deep understanding of Japanese language and cultural nuances.
  • The position offers a temporary role with a pay range of £25-30 per hour, with the potential to transition to a permanent position.
  • This opportunity allows for hybrid flexibility or remote working, providing a chance to utilize and enhance Japanese language skills within a large technology organization.

A specialist linguist with strong communication skills is sought to join a global team working on advanced AI language technology. The role involves diverse linguistic tasks such as editing, analysis, and cultural consulting that contribute to improving translation quality and making a meaningful impact worldwide.

Client Details

This organisation specialises in advanced neural machine translation, offering one of the most accurate and natural-sounding language tools available. Its technology leverages deep learning to deliver high-quality translations across dozens of languages, with a strong emphasis on preserving context and nuance. The platform is widely used by individuals and businesses for document translation, multilingual communication, and language research.

Description

  • Translate documents and communications accurately between Japanese and English.
  • Manage correspondence and communication in both Japanese and English.
  • Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proofread English texts with a focus on linguistic nuance and precision
  • Create and manage English language content for internal use
  • Provide cultural and linguistic insights related to Japanese
  • Evaluate both machine-generated and human translation data
  • Collect and curate data for use in linguistic research and development
  • Distinguish and communicate the unique features of various English dialects
  • Analyse English texts for semantic clarity, grammatical accuracy, and stylistic quality

Profile

A successful Interim Japanese Specialist should have:

  • MA degree in linguistics, language or related field.
  • Has at least 2 years of professional translation experience
  • Deep understanding of Japanese language and cultural nuances
  • Familiarity with various English dialects and their distinctions
  • Fluent in American English, both written and spoken
  • Strong analytical skills in morphology, syntax, grammar, and spelling
  • Additional fluency in German, French, or Spanish is highly desirable
  • Experience teaching English as a second language is a plus
  • Background in language quality assurance and localisation is beneficial

Job Offer

  • Hybrid flexibility or remote working depending on location
  • Temporary role at 25-30 p/h, with likelihood to go permanent
  • Opportunity to work within a large organisation in the Technology industry.
  • Chance to utilise and enhance your Japanese language skills.

If you are an experienced linguist with Japanese language skills we encourage you to apply today!

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