About the Role
The individual in this role will assess translated lyrics to ensure linguistic precision, natural phrasing, and alignment with the original song's mood and intent.
Responsibilities
- Review translated song lyrics from English (US) into Japanese (Japan)
- Ensure translations maintain the original meaning and emotional tone
- Identify and correct inaccuracies in vocabulary, grammar, or syntax
- Verify that phrasing sounds natural and idiomatic in Japanese
- Assess cultural appropriateness and relevance of translated content
- Provide clear feedback and suggested improvements
- Collaborate with translation teams to resolve ambiguities
- Maintain consistency in terminology and style across projects
- Adhere to project deadlines and quality benchmarks
- Flag content that may be sensitive or require contextual adaptation
- Work with audio when necessary to align lyrics with vocal timing
- Ensure translations reflect intended artistic expression
- Review revisions and confirm implementation of feedback
- Follow established translation guidelines and style standards
- Report recurring issues in translation patterns
- Contribute to quality assurance processes
- Support the development of translation best practices
- Participate in team discussions about linguistic challenges
- Handle multiple review tasks simultaneously
- Maintain confidentiality of content and project details
Nice to Have
- Formal training in translation or linguistics
- Prior experience reviewing song lyrics or poetry
- Background in music, literature, or performing arts
- Experience with audio-visual content localization
- Professional certification in language services
Compensation
Competitive rate based on experience
Work Arrangement
Remote
Team
Global content team with distributed members
Project Type
- Freelance, project-based assignments
- No guaranteed ongoing work volume
Time Zone Requirements
- Must be able to communicate during overlapping hours with global teams
- Flexible scheduling with defined deadlines
Not available
