Shape the direction of Langaku by uncovering user needs, planning product experiences, and contributing to strategic decisions for its manga-based English-learning product.
About this role
This part-time role assists with translation operations at a Tokyo AI startup specializing in manga and entertainment translation technology. Due to a rapid increase in orders from major publishers, the company is seeking a translation assistant. Duties include downloading and uploading data related to translation work, creating glossaries and other lists as needed, and other tasks as they arise. Requirements: currently a college sophomore or higher; business-level English proficiency (TOEFL 75 or equivalent, as English is the company's internal common language); available 2-3 days a week for at least 4 hours per shift, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:00 and 18:00 (schedule negotiable). On-site office work is required for the first 3 months after joining; after that, remote work is partially permitted on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Preferred: strong interest in entertainment/manga, translation experience or understanding of the translation industry, and language skills beyond Japanese and English. Familiarity with online collaboration tools such as Google Spreadsheets is also expected.
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