Job Summary
We are seeking a professional English Japanese Interpreter to support real-time communication during online meetings. The interpreter will ensure accurate and culturally appropriate interpretation between English and Japanese to enable smooth collaboration with Japanese-speaking stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide real-time interpretation during online meetings (English Japanese)
- Interpret accurately while maintaining meaning, tone, and context (business and technical discussions)
- Use appropriate Japanese business communication standards, including polite forms and Keigo () when required
- Support discussions such as project meetings, client calls, presentations, and workshops
- Maintain confidentiality of all meeting content and shared materials
- Prepare in advance by reviewing meeting agendas, terminology lists, and reference documents
- Assist with follow-up translation of key meeting items (short summaries, action points, emails) if required
Required Qualifications
Japanese Language Qualifications (Highly Important)
- Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese
- Strong ability to interpret and speak Japanese in a professional business setting
- Excellent command of formal Japanese ( / Keigo) and appropriate tone depending on audience (executives, clients, partners)
- Ability to understand and interpret:
Formal meeting expressions and corporate language
Japanese workplace etiquette and communication style
Industry-specific terminology in Japanese
- Strong listening comprehension of different Japanese speaking styles (fast pace, dialect variations, indirect expressions)
English Language Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in English (spoken and listening)
- Ability to interpret English business conversations into natural Japanese and vice versa
Interpretation Skills
- Proven experience in consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation
- Strong note-taking, summarizing, and communication skills
- Ability to remain neutral, professional, and accurate under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
- JLPT N3 with strong business interpretation experience
- Experience supporting corporate meetings in areas such as:
IT / Software / Cloud / Cybersecurity
Sales & Account Management
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Finance / Legal / Compliance
- Familiarity with meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet
- Ability to translate short written materials (emails, slides, meeting notes) when needed
Work Details
- Work Type: Full-time / Part-time
- Work Arrangement: Remote (Online Meetings)
- Time Zone: Based on meeting schedule (Japan business hours)
