Korean to Japanese Lyrics Post Editor - Remote

Overview

In this exciting position, the content reviewer will localize, translate, and adapt music lyrics and related content while adhering to the writing style guide and guidelines.

In Short

• Translate lyrics from Korean to Japanese with a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Ensure translations are free of grammatical errors, typos, and syntactical issues.
• Capture the songs' messages, tones, and emotional nuances.
• Localize slang, idioms, and cultural references to resonate with the Japanese audience.
• Focus on style, readability, and usability to create an engaging and authentic experience for the target market.
• Creatively adapt source content to fit the target market while maintaining the original song's essence.

Requirements

• BS/BA in linguistic, translation, musicology, music production, music business, or related fields.
• 2+ years of work experience in translation, linguistic, copy-writing, or copy-editing.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Music with a deep and comprehensive understanding of various music genres, particularly Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop (R’n’B).
• Extensive knowledge and passion for K-POP and J-POP music and culture.
• Exceptional command of Korean and Japanese languages, with a keen eye for detail in grammar, syntax, and spelling.
• Proven experience in translating lyrics or similar content with a focus on style, readability, and usability.
• Ability to creatively translate and adapt content while preserving the original song's message and tone.
• Strong understanding of music and cultural references to ensure accurate localization.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Be part of a global team of language experts.
• Engage with diverse music cultures.
• Opportunity for professional growth in the translation and localization industry.