Japanese Localization Writer & QC for Audio Drama

OpenKrill; United States; Remoto; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pocket FM seeks a Japanese Localization Writer / QC to refine AI translations and dubbing scripts for Japanese audiences. You will compare AI-generated Japanese with original English, correcting meaning, tone, and continuity to ensure natural dialogue that fits characters and stories.

This hands-on role requires a native or near-native Japanese writer who understands storytelling nuance and can deliver polished scripts on deadlines while collaborating with global teams.

Competenze

• Native or near-native Japanese writing with natural spoken Japanese.
• Strong professional English proficiency to understand source material.
• Experience writing, editing, or localizing scripts or long-form narratives.
• Understanding of dialogue, voice, pacing, and serialized storytelling.
• Attention to detail to catch subtle meaning, tone, and continuity.

Mansioni

• Review AI-generated Japanese scripts against English content to identify translation issues.
• Rewrite dialogue into natural, emotionally appropriate spoken Japanese.
• Verify speaker names, titles, honorifics, and terminology for accuracy.
• Evaluate character voice, relationships, hierarchy, and language register.
• Ensure localization preserves meaning, relationships, emotion, and plot.
• Review pacing and timing to ensure dialogue is natural within scenes.
• Identify and correct issues with emotional delivery and provide clear feedback.
• Maintain consistency across characters, terms, and episodes; meet deadlines.

Conoscenze

Native Japanese writing

Strong English proficiency

Localization

Long-form narrative familiarity

Attention to detail

Descrizione del lavoro

Pocket FM seeks a Japanese Localization Writer / QC to refine AI translations and dubbing scripts for Japanese audiences. You will compare AI-generated Japanese with original English, correcting meaning, tone, and continuity to ensure natural dialogue that fits characters and stories.

This hands-on role requires a native or near-native Japanese writer who understands storytelling nuance and can deliver polished scripts on deadlines while collaborating with global teams.