Bilingual English/Japanese Translator & Interpreter (Corporate)

TMS America Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TMS America Inc. in Dallas is seeking a bilingual translator fluent in English and Japanese to support executive meetings and client communications.

You will translate technical reports, legal contracts, and business proposals, accompany Japanese executives to North American meetings, and prepare glossaries to ensure consistent terminology. This role requires discretion, strong listening skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional interpretation/translation experience
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with keigo (formal business honorifics)
• Professional English language proficiency for clear interpretation and translation
• Strong knowledge of corporate etiquette and cross-cultural communication practices in Japan and the U.S.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding strategic decisions

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during executive board meetings, client presentations, and strategy sessions
• Translate technical reports, legal contracts, business proposals, and internal corporate announcements between Japanese and English
• Accompany Japanese executive leadership to off-site meetings, conferences, and site visits across North America
• Facilitate cross-cultural communication and resolve misunderstandings between U.S. managers and Tokyo headquarters
• Prepare terminology glossaries and translation guidelines for consistency across documentation
• Coordinate administrative scheduling and logistical support for visiting executives

Skills

Bilingual English-Japanese

Active listening

Memory retention

Cross-cultural communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TMS America Inc. in Dallas is seeking a bilingual translator fluent in English and Japanese to support executive meetings and client communications.

You will translate technical reports, legal contracts, and business proposals, accompany Japanese executives to North American meetings, and prepare glossaries to ensure consistent terminology. This role requires discretion, strong listening skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.