Localization Coordinator, Subtitling - Japanese
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LocationJP-Tokyo-Akasaka
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live17h ago
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Coordinate subtitling work for titles which require Japanese subtitles and ensure that all projects are delivered on time, strictly respecting deadlines and specifications
Answer questions from Client Services team and the territories in a timely and professional manner
Communicate in Japanese with territory client contacts and in-territory vendors using proper Japanese business communication style
Ensure correct work requests and rates are applied per client purchase orders
Liaise with Client Services team, vendors and territory affiliates regarding project status and requirements
Interpret incoming details of film aspect ratios and video monitors to ensure proper delivery of subtitle files
Perform final checks and conversions following Client specifications including time code offsets to ensure subtitle/video synchronization
Coordinate redeliveries and rejections, filtering through QC reports and respective emails
Have a working knowledge of client-specific subtitle guidelines
Business level Japanese with fluent written and spoken English
Ability to communicate clearly in English and Japanese with a high degree of professionalism
Strong technical skills
Computer oriented, sound knowledge of MS Office suite
Multi-task oriented
Extremely detail-oriented
Organized, priority-focused, dynamic, independent, resourceful
Team player
Responds well under pressure of deadlines
Canvass knowledge an asset
BA degree in Communications / Translation / Arts
Equal employment opportunity
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws
Skills
MS Office
Canvass
Benefits
Equal employment opportunity
Job
About the role
Localization Coordinator, Subtitling - Japanese
Description
Title:
Localization Coordinator, Subtitling - Japanese
Main Duties:
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Coordinate subtitling work for titles which require Japanese subtitles and ensure that all projects are delivered on time, strictly respecting the deadlines and the specifications set by the studios
•
Answer questions from Client Services team and the territories in a timely and professional manner
•
Communicate in Japanese with territory client contacts and in-territory vendors using proper Japanese business communication style
•
Ensure correct work requests and rates are applied per client purchase orders
•
Liaise with Client Services team, vendors and territory affiliates regarding project status and requirements, obtaining and circulating all necessary information
•
Interpret incoming details of film aspect ratios and video monitors to ensure proper delivery of subtitle files to designated post-production houses
•
Perform final checks and conversions following Client specifications including time code offsets to ensure subtitle/video synchronization; correct content, positioning and timing errors found during subtitle final checks
•
Coordinate redeliveries and rejections, filtering through the QC reports and respective emails to determine which comments are valid
•
Have a working knowledge of client-specific subtitle guidelines and ensure that clients’ expectations are met at all times
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Additional duties as required
Qualifications:
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Business level Japanese with fluent written and spoken English
•
BA degree in Communications / Translation / Arts (preferred)
•
Ability to communicate clearly in English and Japanese with a high degree of professionalism
•
Strong technical skills
•
Computer oriented, sound knowledge of MS Office suite, Canvass knowledge an asset
•
Multi-task oriented
•
Extremely detail-oriented
•
Organized, priority-focused, dynamic, independent, resourceful
•
Team player
•
Responds well under pressure of deadlines
If you’re an independent thinker with a high level of ingenuity and the above qualifications, then we’d like you to join our team!
Legal
Deluxe’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.