Localization Specialist
Sony, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and a leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. The company's ever-growing line‑up of shows include: March comes in like a lion, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga, ERASED, The Asterisk War, OWARIMONOGATARI, KIZUMONOGATARI, GRANBLUE FANTASY, Eromanga Sensei, Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU, BLEND‑S, Slow Start, and Record of Grancrest War. To learn more: http://aniplexusa.com/.
Position Summary The Localization Specialist will work on translation and localization of Japanese games and anime titles to North America. The ideal candidate must have a passion for Japanese anime and related culture. The ideal candidate must be bilingual speaker (English and Japanese) and have strong skills in reading, writing, and communication.
Note: The position has a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to work onsite in the Santa Monica office at least 2 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the department manager and leads, the candidate will perform the following duties
Translate text from Japanese to English
Check translation accuracy between Japanese and English
Assist with communication with domestic and overseas partners
Assist with tracking localization progress and schedule
Assist with quality assurance on physical and digital releases
Any additional tasks as required by the department manager
Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Qualifications for Position Your qualifications and experience should include:
Must be fluent in English and Japanese (English native speaker preferred)
Must have achieved JLPT N1 certification or equivalent flu
Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent skills and knowledge
A minimum of 2 years of relevant localization experience OR a minimum of 2 years in video game QA and publishing
A strong enthusiasm for and passion for Anime
Must have strong writing, reading and communication skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Be able to work under pressure of heavy workloads and tight deadlines
Must be a team player
Must be self‑motivated, self‑starter, confident, energetic, and creative
Experience with live interpretation
SCA offers benefits‑eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program that covers and supports employees and their families’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
What we offer
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to an HSA and FSA
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) plan with pre‑tax, Roth, and after‑tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs
Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after‑tax payroll deductions)
The target annualized base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 5%. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability accommodation for applicants to Sony Corporation of America. Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third‑party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact careers@sonyusa.com before submitting any information.
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Position Summary The Localization Specialist will work on translation and localization of Japanese games and anime titles to North America. The ideal candidate must have a passion for Japanese anime and related culture. The ideal candidate must be bilingual speaker (English and Japanese) and have strong skills in reading, writing, and communication.
Note: The position has a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to work onsite in the Santa Monica office at least 2 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the department manager and leads, the candidate will perform the following duties
Translate text from Japanese to English
Check translation accuracy between Japanese and English
Assist with communication with domestic and overseas partners
Assist with tracking localization progress and schedule
Assist with quality assurance on physical and digital releases
Any additional tasks as required by the department manager
Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Qualifications for Position Your qualifications and experience should include:
Must be fluent in English and Japanese (English native speaker preferred)
Must have achieved JLPT N1 certification or equivalent flu
Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent skills and knowledge
A minimum of 2 years of relevant localization experience OR a minimum of 2 years in video game QA and publishing
A strong enthusiasm for and passion for Anime
Must have strong writing, reading and communication skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Be able to work under pressure of heavy workloads and tight deadlines
Must be a team player
Must be self‑motivated, self‑starter, confident, energetic, and creative
Experience with live interpretation
SCA offers benefits‑eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program that covers and supports employees and their families’ physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
What we offer
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to an HSA and FSA
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) plan with pre‑tax, Roth, and after‑tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs
Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after‑tax payroll deductions)
The target annualized base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 5%. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
#LI-EK1
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability accommodation for applicants to Sony Corporation of America. Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at careers@sonyusa.com or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
We are aware that unauthorized individuals or organizations may attempt to solicit personal information or payments from job applicants by impersonating our company through fraudulent job postings. We take these matters seriously but cannot control third‑party websites. To protect your personal information, please verify that any job posting you respond to also appears on our official Careers page: www.sonyjobs.com. Please also be advised that we never request personal identifying information (such as Social Security numbers, bank details, or copies of identification documents) during the initial stages of our application process. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a job posting or communication, please contact careers@sonyusa.com before submitting any information.
Right to Work (English/Spanish) E‑Verify Participation (English/Spanish)
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