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Hasbro

Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Renton, WA

This Senior Game Editor position draws on your mastery of the Japanese language, drive for thoroughness and consistency, and love of collaboration. Our team of outstanding editors collaborates to ...

Hasbro

Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Renton, WA · On-site

$87K - $149K/yr

This Senior Game Editor position draws on your mastery of the Japanese language, drive for thoroughness and consistency, and love of collaboration. Our team of outstanding editors collaborates to ...

Sega of America

Editor I

Irvine, CA · On-site

$30/hr

SEGA of America is seeking an Editor I to help deliver top-class, Japanese products to Western markets. Our editors are specialists in the English language and work closely with a team of fellow ...

SEGA OF AMERICA INC

Editor I

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$30/hr

SEGA of America is seeking an Editor I to help deliver top-class, Japanese products to Western markets. Our editors are specialists in the English language and work closely with a team of fellow ...

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How much do japanese editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for japanese editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Japanese Editor do?

A Japanese Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and refining Japanese-language content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness. They work with various types of content, such as articles, marketing materials, subtitles, or technical documents. Their role often involves proofreading, fact-checking, and adapting text to maintain consistency with brand guidelines or publication standards. Strong language skills, attention to detail, and cultural knowledge are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Japanese Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Japanese Editor, you need advanced Japanese language proficiency, excellent writing and editing skills, and a strong grasp of grammar and style, often backed by a relevant degree or experience in publishing, journalism, or linguistics. Familiarity with editing tools like Adobe InCopy, layout software, and Japanese language input systems is typically expected, and certifications in Japanese language can be advantageous. Attention to detail, time management, and a collaborative mindset help editors stand out in deadline-driven environments. These skills ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, and quality in written content, which are crucial for publishing and communication success.

What does a typical day look like for a Japanese Editor, and how do they collaborate with other team members?

A typical day for a Japanese Editor involves proofreading and editing various documents, coordinating with writers and translators, and ensuring that all content meets the required quality and style standards. Editors often participate in team meetings to discuss project timelines and provide feedback on drafts, collaborating closely with designers, project managers, and subject matter experts. They may also be responsible for researching terminology, localizing content for Japanese audiences, and implementing revisions based on stakeholder input. This collaborative environment fosters professional growth and encourages knowledge sharing while maintaining high editorial standards.

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Infographic showing various Japanese Editor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,809 per year, or $28.8 per hour.
JBN, Japanese Translation Editor

JBN, Japanese Translation Editor

Bloomberg LP

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

JBN, Japanese Translation Editor
Location
New York
Business Area
News and Media
Ref #
10050697
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.
We are looking for a motivated journalist based in New York with excellent editing, curation and language skills to tell stories that matter to our Japanese audience. You will be responsible for selecting and turning English language stories into Japanese, using machine translation as needed as well as manual editing to ensure we package it in the best way for our Japanese language readers. You will be expected to rewrite stories by adding original context needed for Japanese language audience and/or combining multiple English language stories into one, if and when needed. You will exercise strong news judgment and be expected to approach readers across multiple formats, including the Terminal, mobile and digital.
We'll trust you to:
Curate English language news stories into Japanese, adding accurate context as needed
Deliver breaking-news content with speed and accuracy. You will also monitor Japanese media coverage and company releases during US hours and send headlines and stories in case of major breaking news
Produce front-page quality news stories in Japanese with clear, compelling headlines
Curate stories across multiple platforms, from the Terminal to mobile to digital, in a timely manner exercising strong news judgment
You'll need to have:
At least 3 years of reporting and/or editing experience, preferably covering financial news
Ability to write/edit Japanese language news based on English content in a real-time news environment
A strong understanding of financial markets and news judgement
Strong editing skills to deliver breaking-news content quickly and accurately
Digital experience would be a plus
A strong work ethic; be a team player and ability to work in high-pressure environment
Proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese & English
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Salary Range = 90,000 - 125,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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About Bloomberg

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Bloomberg runs on data. As the Data Management & Analytics team within Engineering, we support our organization's needs around managing data efficiently. The vision of the team is to build solutions that drive data quality, data dictionary, data stewardship, data lineage, reference, and master data management across various data domains (prospect, customer, vendor, material etc.). We partner with business teams across the organization in addressing their data needs and ultimately helping run business operations efficiently and make improved decisions.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1981

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