Japanese Localization Writer / QC

• Review AI-generated Japanese scripts against English source content to identify translation and localization issues.

• Rewrite dialogue and narration into natural, emotionally appropriate spoken Japanese.

• Verify speaker and character attribution, names, titles, honorifics, and terminology for accuracy and consistency.

• Evaluate character voice, relationship dynamics, hierarchy, and language register, including casual, formal, intimate, respectful, and confrontational dialogue.

• Ensure localized scripts preserve story meaning, character relationships, emotional intent, and important plot details.

• Review pacing and timing to ensure dialogue is natural to speak and fits the available scene without compromising story content.

• Identify and correct issues with emotional or delivery direction and provide clear feedback where needed.

• Maintain consistency across characters, recurring terms, storylines, and episodes.

• Identify recurring patterns or weaknesses in AI-generated Japanese and provide recommendations to improve future localization passes.

• Consistently deliver high-quality work within established review timelines.

• Native or near-native Japanese writing ability with excellent command of natural spoken Japanese.

• Strong professional English proficiency, with the ability to understand English source material and collaborate with global teams.

• Experience writing, editing, adapting, or localizing scripts or other long-form narrative content.

• Strong understanding of dialogue, character voice, emotional nuance, pacing, and serialized storytelling.

• Ability to distinguish between literal translation and natural, culturally appropriate Japanese adaptation.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify subtle issues in meaning, tone, character relationships, and continuity.

• Comfortable reviewing and improving AI-generated content.

• Experience with TV, film, anime, audio drama, web fiction, gaming, dubbing, subtitles, or other entertainment localization is highly preferred.

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Passion for storytelling and bringing international content to Japanese audiences.