Remote Editor II – Japanese, Language Experience, Localization, and Insights (LELI)

Amazon; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Japanese Editor to enhance translation and localization services for Japanese-speaking partners. In this remote role, you will ensure that communications are accurate and culturally resonant, playing a vital part in shaping the success of numerous businesses. Your responsibilities include translating content, managing linguistic assets, and collaborating with a diverse team to create seamless experiences. Join this dynamic team and contribute to breaking down language barriers while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an editor or content strategist.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate and review content from US English to Japanese.
• Develop and maintain Japanese linguistic assets for quality improvement.

Skills

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Project Management

Organizational Skills

English Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

XML

HTML

DITA

Job description

Remote Editor II – Japanese, Language Experience, Localization, and Insights (LELI)

We are seeking an exceptional Japanese Editor to enhance our translation and localization services for Japanese-speaking Amazon selling partners. You will ensure communications are accurate, culturally resonant, and impactful. Working remotely, you will help shape the success of thousands of businesses through high-quality content.

Key job responsibilities

As a Japanese Editor II on our Editorial team, you'll own the translation and localization efforts for Japanese-speaking selling partners by translating and reviewing content from US English to Japanese. You will also update and develop Japanese linguistic assets such as style guides, translation memories, and terminology databases to improve quality. Collaborating with fellow editors and internal partners like program managers, legal counsels, and other SPS teams, you will develop linguistic excellence and enable seamless experiences for Japanese-speaking selling partners. You will participate in content management, process development, and quality management, working independently on multiple initiatives.

With new programs, products, and strategies constantly being developed, there are endless opportunities for innovative thinking and content strategy. Join us today!

This full-time position is remote from Japan.

About the team

The Language Experience, Localization, and Insights (LELI) organization removes language barriers for Amazon's global selling partners. We enable customers to access information in their preferred language across all Selling Partner Support (SPS) lines of business. The Global Editorial (GE) team manages content quality and consistency for Seller Central's native layers and will expand its scope starting 2025.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an editor, language manager, or content strategist
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Solid experience in content or localization project management and coordination
• Strong organizational skills, with a bias for action and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with XML, HTML, and DITA
• Experience managing vendor quality and collaboration
• Experience working in an agile content development environment
• Experience working with remote, global teams

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