Localization Specialist, Japanese

About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Localization Specialist to join our team. This role combines translation expertise with cross-functional collaboration. As a Localization Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the seamless translation and localization of marketing content into Japanese, maintaining accuracy in tone, meaning, and format. This role also includes creating original Japanese-language editorial content and ensuring the quality of all translated materials.
This position is integral to the success of our marketing efforts in Japanese-speaking markets, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders to align localization work with broader marketing goals.
Location- Sydney, Australia - Hybrid in office 3 days per week
What You'll be Doing

• Translate and localize marketing content into Japanese, ensuring accuracy in meaning, tone, and cultural relevance
• Conduct research into industry-specific terminology to ensure high-quality translations
• Check the quality of translated material, proofreading for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy
• Write editorial content in Japanese based on topics provided by the marketing team
• Collaborate closely with internal team members to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments to translations
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders to ensure translations meet their needs and deadlines
• Other duties as needed

About You

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, with fluent English
• Proven work experience as a translator, interpreter, or similar role
• Excellent written communication skills
• Great interest in IT topics
• Excellent proofreading skills with a strong ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Strong interest in IT topics
• Proactive mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Skills

• Additional languages
• Experience with SEO best practices or previous SEO-related content writing
• WordPress experience or other content management systems
• Certification in Linguistics or related fields

About Us
NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT to deliver visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 20,000 customers. The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. NinjaOne is #1 on G2 in endpoint management, patch management, remote monitoring and management, and mobile device management.
What You'll Love
We are a collaborative, kind, and curious community
We prioritize your work/life balance offering a hybrid work environment and free in-office lunches throughout the week
We reward your work with opportunity for growth and advancement
Grow personally and together with one of the fastest growing companies globally
Develop your skills through our renowned training platform
Receive competitive compensation
Collaborate with an amazing international workforce
Additional Information
This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment.
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