Job Description
Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months with potential to extend
Work Set Up: Open to UK but must be proficient in Japanese and English, with ability to overlap with part of the Japanese work day
Our client, a leading global financial infrastructure and data provider is looking for a specialist to support the transformation of the Japanese website to drive commercial growth. You will work with global teams to implement the digital transformation strategy and you’ll collaborate with local teams to review and approve Japanese translations. To excel in this position, outstanding Japanese and English language communication skills (written and spoken) are vital. Strong stakeholder and project management capabilities with an eye for detail, flexibility and adaptability with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Highly motivated with a positive demeanour is also desirable. Additionally, being technically savvy, able to learn new concepts and technologies quickly would be an advantage.
What you will do:
* Handle the creation, updates and enhancements of web page content on the Japanese site.
* Plan and execute changes to the site structure. Partnering with engineering colleagues to enable new features.
* Work with a translation agency on localising website content.
* Review translated materials – web pages, images, video transcripts, charts, documents – to ensure accuracy and consistency.
* Ensure translated content follows SEO best practices.
* Use a project management tool e.g. Workfront to organise and monitor translation projects and provide status updates to stakeholders.
* Ensure the website aligns to accessibility guidelines.
* Occasional calls outside regular business hours required to support global partners in other time zones.
Qualifications
Essential
* Excellent Japanese and English communication and influencing skills.
* Experience using a Content Management System preferably Adobe Experience Manager.
* 1+ years of experience handling multi-language websites, translation projects, content authoring, SEO, analytics.
* Strong stakeholder management skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized, with strong prioritisation and project management skills.
* Dedicated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
Desirable
* Track record handling large-scale, sophisticated website projects.
* Knowledge of the full digital marketing mix including SEO, SEM, A/B testing and personalisation, analytics and reporting.
* Experience creating optimal web experiences and user journeys which follow best practice.
* Good understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first strategies.
* Experience using tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Google Search Console and the Microsoft Office suite.
* Knowledge of online video platforms such as Kaltura and how to handle the translation of video transcripts.
Additional Information
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.