Intermediate to high proficiency in MS Office applications
Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette
Extensive knowledge of video game software/hardware and industry
Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (JLPTN1) or equivalent
Responsibilities
Translate confidential emails and documentation between Japanese and English
Provide verbal interpretation for meetings and conference calls
Select equivalent expressions that convey the intended meaning in the target language
Manage communication tools and databases to enhance usability
Provide administrative support including meeting arrangements and expense tracking
Prepare for interpreting sessions through reading and study
Act as liaison with Japanese developers and global teams for scheduling and planning
Coordinate project management and planning with internal and external groups
Support or lead various projects under team guidance
Adhere to corporate security policies and procedures
Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external contacts
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus
Full Job Description
SUMMARY: Translates written and verbal communication between Nintendo of America (NOA), Nintendo Company Limited (NCL), and other Nintendo subsidiaries and partners, and supports projects requiring bilingual coordination.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Translates confidential e-mail and other written documentation from Japanese to English, and English to Japanese.
Provides verbal interpretation for meetings and conference calls.
Chooses the equivalent expression in the target language that fully conveys and best matches the meaning intended in the source language (referred to as congruity judgment).
May manage various communication tools and database and contributes to improve usability and efficiency.
Provides administrative support to the group including arrangement of meetings, schedules, travel, expense tracking, and other related tasks.
Receives briefings or prepares through reading and study on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
May act as liaison with Japanese developers and other global planning and communication teams and assists in scheduling and planning.
Coordinates with internal and external groups on project management and short to long-term planning.
Supports or in some cases leads coordination of various projects under guidance of team leadership.
Performs all job responsibilities in strict adherence to corporate prototype security policy and procedures.
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Two to four years of related experience required.
Two years of translation experience.
Intermediate to high level of proficiency in MS Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and CoPilot.
Excellent understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.
Extensive knowledge of video game software/hardware and industry.
Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building skills, problem-solving and cross-function collaboration.
Interpretation experience strongly preferred.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (JLPTN1) or equivalent.
This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Pay Range:
$34.28-$54.81 USD
About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company headquartered in Kyoto. Nintendo is one of the world's largest video game companies by market capitalization, creating some of the best-known and top-selling video game franchises of all-time, such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon.
