Localization Specialist

Summary

Join KAYAK as a freelance Japanese Localization Specialist and leverage your passion for travel, dining, and language. You will localize products and content, primarily for KAYAK, providing linguistic and cultural expertise. Responsibilities include translating, reviewing, and post-editing machine-translated content, adhering to style guides, and conducting LQA and functionality checks. You will work on various channels, including landing pages, blogs, and social media. The initial workload will be lighter, with potential for increased involvement. Become part of a diverse team dedicated to enhancing the travel and dining experience for users.

Requirements

• Fluent in Japanese at native level (required)
• Strong verbal and written command of English
• Proven experience in SEO and LQA
• Proven experience in website/app localization and translation
• Experience using Translation Management Systems
• A flair for creative translation and copywriting
• Relevant academic or professional background in communication, marketing, translation, linguistics, or related fields
• You’re a quick learner, forward-thinking, and comfortable incorporating the latest tech in a rapidly advancing industry
• You’re a versatile multitasker, adept at managing workflows, information, and processes across diverse project types

Responsibilities

• Translate, review and post-edit machine translated content for KAYAK’s products and assets, tailored to the target market
• Adhere to our style guides to deliver high-quality translations and creative transcreations
• Translate and proofread content for various channels, including landing pages, blogs, newsletters, SEO content, social media, and other marketing materials
• Conduct LQA and functionality checks to engage with the local audience
• Maintain and refine language-specific resources such as style guides and glossaries
• Anticipate a lighter initial workload, with scope for increased involvement based on future projects

Benefits

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