Creative Localization Coordinator - English and Japanese Fluency Required

About the role

We're looking for a Creative Localization Coordinator to serve as a key communication link between our content creators and internal subtitling and dubbing teams. Reporting to our Supervisor of Creative & English Translation, you will create and maintain translation and dubbing guidelines for each show. You will assist our translators, dubbers, and marketing teams to ensure all content meets our licensors' and our creative standards efficiently and on time.

• You will set creative advice for titles
• You will receive preliminary materials
• You will create character profiles/lists
• You will populate the Key Names and Phrases (KNP) document
• You will work with translators and licensors to understand the creative direction of each show
• You will review English dialogue scripts and add annotations for creative dubbing
• You will research legal and creative considerations for songs
• You will advise on the treatment of on-screen text
• You will keep all creative documentation up to date and easily accessible for all teams
• You will collaborate with licensor partners to ensure fulfillment of their creative vision
• You will partner with translators to ensure they follow creative guidance
• You will communicate with dubbing and marketing teams to provide necessary information promptly

We are considering applicants for our Culver City office.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• You have 1+ years experience in localization, translation, or dubbing within the media or entertainment industry.
• You have hands-on experience coordinating inter-departmental projects and working with external partners.
• You have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with bilingual fluency in Japanese and English required, and experience conducting business in Japanese.
• You have a passion or curiosity for anime and/or Japanese culture.

About the Team

Our Localization team plays a crucial role in ensuring that anime fans worldwide can enjoy anime in a variety of languages. Our diverse and collaborative team is spread out globally, and we manage translations, subtitling and dubbing workflows. We take pride in preserving the vision of our creators as we adapt the content for our local audiences

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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