Bilingual Japanese-English Editor (Full-time or Part-time, Remote/Hybrid)
Leading U.S. publisher of educational materials in the areas of Asian languages and cultural studies for the K-12 and higher education markets seeks experienced bilingual Japanese-English editor. In this position, you will help create and edit content for a variety of print and digital Japanese language learning materials. In addition to strong Japanese writing and editing skills, Japanese language teaching experience in the U.S. at the middle/high school level is required. Must have native fluency in Japanese, and a familiarity with current Japanese language usage and contemporary Japanese culture. Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and develop content for books, lesson plans, chapters, features, and stories Write engaging stories, reading/listening passages, lesson plans, exercises, rubrics, cultural notes, and other instructional content Edit bilingual content created by authors, teachers, and other writers to improve quality and accuracy in contemporary usage and content, while ensuring that project specifications are met Collaborate with others to define processes, and create and update documentation accordingly Create assigned content for an online learning platform Help with other tasks, as requested by manager Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: BA/BS degree, preferably in Japanese literature, linguistics, or the teaching of Japanese as a foreign language Native proficiency (written and verbal) [...]
