Japanese-speaking Approval Assistant

Centre People; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the publishing industry is seeking a Japanese-speaking Approval Assistant. The role involves ensuring quality compliance and coordinating with licensing teams for published works. Candidates must have native fluency in Japanese and business-level English, along with experience in an office environment. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to work in an international setting.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of professional experience within office environment.
• Experience working in international environment/global companies.
• Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate approval processes for published content in line with guidelines.
• Control quality of finished print books and e-pub files.
• Help in inventory and shipping for publishing materials.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Fluency in English

Office Package Proficiency

Job description

A Japanese company based in Paris is currently recruiting a Japanese-speaking Approval Assistant.
In this role, you will be responsible for creating an enabling environment for the fulfilment of obligations in quality of finished products and usage of provided materials under the contract between rights holders/Publishing Licensing Division and local publishers.

Native level of fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1) and business level fluency Iin English are required in this role.

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
● (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
● (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance
WORK TYPE: Hybrid work available
VISA SUPPORT: No
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TYPE: CDI, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 39 hours per week from Monday to Friday (flex time)
SALARY: €28k
START: July 2025
LOCATION: Paris

Japanese-speaking Approval Assistant Main Responsibilities:
● Work closely with Approval teams and Licensing teams to ensure that contents of licensed works is published in line with our company and rights holders’ guidelines, in both print and digital editions
● Proceeds of design approvals of cover files of local edition and marketing items
● Coordinates the approval process that the licensed works can be printed and published according to licensee’s plan
● Archive final approved design files of books and promotions in the right place
● Control quality of finished print books of local edition
● Ensure all required information are documented in various tracking lists
● Help in inventory control of Japanese sample books and magazines for the internal Publishing Licensing team, including order placement for newly published Japanese books
● Support the Material & Reference team to ensure smooth shipping and delivery of data and working copies to licensees
● Help in preparation of regular shipping of print book samples furnished by local publishers to rights holders
● Controls quality of e-pub files submitted by local publishers before online-delivery
● Business trips may be needed to participate to various Licensing Exhibitions, notably throughout Europe

Japanese-speaking Approval Assistant Ideal Candidate:
● Native level fluency in Japanese and business level fluency in English for both writing and speaking
● More than 2 years of professional experience within office environment
● Experience working in international environment/global companies are welcome
● Good command in office packages
● Open-minded, punctual, communicative, attentive, respectful
● Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skill is essential

** All applicants for the Japanese-speaking Approval Assistant must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.