[Hiring] Linguist Contractor @BTS

Role Description

BTS’ North America (NAM) team is seeing an increasing number of requests for Japanese translation projects. To meet this growing demand, we are looking to add a Japanese Linguist/Reviewer (Contractor) to our team to support with overflow work when needed.

We are currently seeking a freelance, native speaking, Japanese Linguist/Reviewer (Contractor) who will contribute to BTS’ work, which specializes in the ‘People Side of Strategy’ for many Fortune 100 & 500 companies.

BTS partners with global organizations to translate high-impact learning, leadership, and business execution materials. We are looking for an experienced Linguist/Reviewer (Contractor) to support our growing portfolio of multilingual projects. In this role, you will deliver accurate, high-quality translations that meet BTS quality standards and project deadlines.

The Japanese Linguist/Reviewer (Contractor) role will work closely with our NAM Translation team to review and ensure the high-quality of Japanese translated content before it’s finalized and ready for client use. This includes:

• Ensuring that the terminology and style of the translated content is consistent with both BTS and client standards.
• Aligning with the needs of the project to have the translation read like a natural piece of content created for the local market.

Qualifications

• A native Japanese speaker.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).
• Based in the United States (or North America).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in professional translation, localization, or translation review.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
• An excellent communicator, able to articulate changes in both English and the target language.
• Meticulous, with high attention to detail.
• Flexible - understands the nature of translations and corporate work and has flexible availability for accepting such work.
• Can maintain confidentiality - will comply with/follow BTS and client data security & IP policies.
• Collaborative and is willing to communicate with the NAM Translation team, the local BTS team, or the local client team (if needed).

Requirements

• Experience with Phrase TMS is a huge plus.
• Experience with corporate training content and/or instructional or eLearning modalities is a benefit.
• Familiarity with BTS or comparable consulting/learning organization content is also beneficial.

Benefits

• Engagement type - Independent contractor, ad-hoc, project-based.
• Volume - Varies by project. Typical assignments range from 15,000 to 45,000 words.
• Speed - Standard BTS processing speeds in Japanese are:
  • In-Country Review (ICR): 2,500-3,500 words per day.
  • Quality Assurance Check (QA): 7,500-10,000 words per day.
• Turnaround - Timelines agreed upon per project. Standard BTS timelines are based on word count and processing speed.
• Communication - BTS email, Slack, occasional video calls (Zoom/Teams).
• Tools - Phrase TMS, Box.