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TG Kentucky Corporation

Japanese Translator

Lebanon, KY

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Support communication between Japanese Coordinators and team members to ensure effective collaboration. * Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as assigned. * Follow company ...

Roberts Hawaii

Japanese Speaking Narrator

Keaau, HI · On-site

$17/hr

Relay pertinent safety protocols to guests in relation to vehicle and route locations * Assist with Japanese-speaking guest inquiries and support * Perform other related duties as assigned or ...

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Japanese Assistants are professionals who provide administrative, linguistic, or cultural support in environments where Japanese language and knowledge are required. Their duties often include translation, interpretation, scheduling, correspondence, and assisting with communication between Japanese and non-Japanese speakers. They may work in offices, educational institutions, or with executives, helping to bridge language and cultural gaps. Japanese Assistants play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication in international or cross-cultural settings.

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A Japanese Assistant typically supports executives or teams by handling administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing correspondence in both Japanese and English, and preparing documents for internal and external communication. They may also assist with translation and interpretation during meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and help bridge cultural differences within international teams. Collaboration with colleagues in various departments is common, and adaptability is key to managing shifting priorities and urgent requests throughout the workday.

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To thrive as a Japanese Assistant, you need proficiency in both Japanese and English languages, as well as strong organizational and administrative skills, often supported by relevant education or experience. Familiarity with office software (such as Microsoft Office Suite), scheduling tools, and sometimes translation or interpretation software is typically required. Excellent communication, cultural awareness, and attention to detail are soft skills that help build strong relationships and ensure accurate support. These skills are crucial for effectively bridging language and cultural gaps, managing tasks efficiently, and supporting smooth business operations.
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Economics Research Assistant, Japanese Bilingual

Manhattan, NY • On-site

BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement Consultants
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description


An international bank seeks a bilingual Japanese Assistant to Economists in New York City.The individual will be responsible for research as well as analyzing mainly U.S. Economic data and preparing reports in Japanese.
Major Responsibilities:
  • Translate economic reports from English into Japanese.
  • Translate economic reports from Japanese into English.
  • Assist other economists for data collection and preparing presentation materials etc.
  • Analyze the U.S. macroeconomic data, collect information about government policies and financial industry and write reports in Japanese.
  • Performs related duties including administrative work and participates in special projects as required.
  • Perform other office duties per the manager economist requests.

Requirements
  • Fluent in Japanese (Communicate, Read and/or write fluently)
  • Ability to translate English reports to Japanese and vice versa.
  • Experience as an assistant economist preferable.
  • Adequate knowledge of economic and financial data sources, ability to handle analytic issues, and write economic reports independently.
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Excel, Word skills.

Benefits
Good benefits
Skill Set
Japanese translation (E to J, J to E), Economic Research

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