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Japanese/English Translator & Copywriter
This is a 6 months contract, starting immediately with the possibility to extend or become permanent.
About Us
We're a team of musicians, engineers, coders, researchers, and creatives of every background, united by a passion for learning, innovation, and collaboration. What we share is a drive to free the music - to empower people everywhere to connect with themselves and with others through sound.
Your Purpose
Your Responsibilities
* You translate and localise marketing, product, and support content from English into Japanese.
* You adapt English content into culturally relevant, engaging Japanese copy (beyond literal translation).
* You collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Design teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
* You maintain consistency of tone, style, and terminology across all platforms.
* You review translated UI and UX to ensure clarity, usability, and engagement.
* You support ad-hoc content needs, including campaign copy, email, in-app messages, and website updates.
Who We're Looking For
* You have 3+ years of experience as a copywriter/translator, ideally in tech or music.
* You are fully bilingual in Japanese and English (native or near-native level).
* You have strong writing, editing, and localisation skills; able to adapt copy for cultural nuance.
* You have experience collaborating with product or marketing teams in international contexts.
* You are preferably based in London, but you could also be based in Tokyo.
* You are able to work as a contractor/freelancer with flexibility for cross-team collaboration.
Your Impact
* You'll Know You're Succeeding When:
* Japanese content is clear, engaging, and culturally relevant across all touchpoints.
* Users report a seamless and enjoyable experience in the Learn App and on roli.com.
* Marketing campaigns perform effectively in the Japanese market, with copy that resonates with the audience.
* Brand tone, style, and terminology are consistent across platforms.
Life at ROLI
Application Process
* Intro Call: A conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss your background, experience, and interest in the role.
* Hiring Manager Interview: A discussion with the Hiring Manager to explore your skills, approach, and fit for the team.
* Final Interview: A conversation with our Co-Founder to align on ROLI's values and your motivation for joining us.
Inclusion & Belonging
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