Bilingual Translator (English and Japanese)

TMS America Inc.; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Bilingual English-Japanese

Active listening

Memory retention

Cross-cultural communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Bilingual Translator (English and Japanese)

Dallas, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

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

Requirements

• 2-4 years of professional experience as an in-house or freelance Japanese-English interpreter and translator, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, including mastery of Keigo (formal business honorifics) and complex business terminology.
• Professional English language proficiency for clear, articulate verbal interpretation and precise written translation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate business etiquette and cross-cultural communication practices in both Japan and the U.S.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent active listening skills, memory retention, and the capability to maintain confidentiality regarding strategic decisions.