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Live In Anime Translation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$73 - $78/hr

About Our Company VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment ... Oversee freelance translators, rewriters, and letterers for the production of graphic novels ...

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Senior AI Solutions Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$59.50 - $76.75/hr

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! As a Senior AI Solutions Engineer in ... Manage stakeholders proactively: act as the translator between business needs and technical reality ...

... anime, and pop culture. Through our retail stores, live commerce channels, events, and online ... An interest in trading cards, collectibles, or livestream commerce is a plus, but strong attention ...

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Live In Anime Translation information

What is a live in anime translator?

Live in anime translators are professionals who translate anime content in real-time, often during live broadcasts or events, to help non-native speakers understand the story as it unfolds. They must have a strong command of both the source and target languages, as well as a deep understanding of cultural nuances and anime terminology. These translators may work for streaming platforms, events, or fan communities, providing immediate subtitles or voice translations to reach a broader audience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in anime translator?

To thrive as a Live-In Anime Translator, you need advanced proficiency in both Japanese and the target language, a solid understanding of cultural nuances, and ideally a relevant degree in translation or linguistics. Familiarity with CAT (computer-assisted translation) tools, subtitling software, and sometimes certification from professional translation bodies are typically required. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and clear communication skills help deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations while living and collaborating closely with clients or production teams. These skills ensure high-quality, contextually faithful translations that resonate with audiences and meet tight production schedules.

What are some common challenges faced by live in anime translators, and how can they prepare for them?

Live-in anime translators often face challenges such as adapting to a fast-paced production schedule, maintaining cultural accuracy in translations, and collaborating closely with voice actors, directors, and other localization staff. Being on-site means that translators may need to work irregular hours to meet tight deadlines and must be flexible in responding to last-minute script changes. To prepare, candidates should have strong time management skills, a deep understanding of both source and target cultures, and be comfortable working in a highly collaborative and dynamic team environment.

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Bilingual Marketing Assistant (Japanese and English)

33 USA Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$43K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Position Summary

As a new team member of 33 USA Inc., you will take on the role of Bilingual Marketing Assistant. This role supports day-to-day execution across PR, social media, advertising, and events, while facilitating bilingual communication and documentation for internal and external stakeholders in entertainment-focused campaigns. Collaboration spans Los Angeles and Tokyo to ground deliverables in local culture and fan insights for truly cross-border promotions.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: Interpretation Duties: - Consecutive interpretation during internal meetings (e.g., sales meetings, all-hands). - English-Japanese/Japanese-English interpretation for client meetings and business negotiations. - Summarization and sharing of key points during meetings.

Translation Duties: - Translation of various business documents including service materials, proposals, and reports. - Handling client communications via email and chat (including Slack). - Translation and localization of internal documents (e.g., Notion, shared docs). - Ensuring natural and appropriate expressions, attentive to cultural background and honorifics.

Communication Support: - Go beyond simple word-to-word translation by conveying the background and intent of messages. - Provide "nuanced translation" that accurately reflects tone and emotion in both English and Japanese. - Respond to internal translation requests and conduct quality checks.

Education and Experience

Requirements:

Required: - Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English across speaking, reading, and writing for cross-border collaboration, translation, and documentation. - Strong interest in entertainment/anime and fan culture. - Proficiency with productivity suites (spreadsheets, slides, email) and strong task ownership with high accuracy and deadline reliability. - Strong intercultural communication skills and professionalism to operate effectively with multi-office teams and external partners.

Desired: - Internship or assistant experience in Social media marketing or PR environments. - Exposure to ad ops support, social listening, media clipping, and basic performance reporting. - Event staffing or convention support experience; assistance on influencer/creator projects is advantageous. A number of programs cover all employees in the manner prescribed by law. Additionally, 33 USA Inc. provides several Company-designated benefit programs.

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Typical office work environment conditions. May be asked to work on evenings and weekends as necessary.