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Content Strategist/Translator - ContractorOff Base Productions LLC • Berkeley, CA, US
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Content Strategist/Translator - Contractor

Content Strategist/Translator - Contractor

Off Base Productions LLC • Berkeley, CA, US
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Content Strategist/Translator - Contractor Job Posting Announcement:

  • Thank you for your interest in this position!

Please do not apply unless you have read and agreed to the following criteria:

  • This is a contract position for 12 months from mid March 2026 - March 2027 and onboarding may begin as early as end of February.
  • You must be fluent, read and write in English and Japanese.
  • Portfolio samples of prior work will be required and requested early in the interview process.
  • Pacific Standard time zone encouraged, however Central or Eastern timezones allowed.

About the Role:

  • This position is a highly visible and engaged client-facing position.
  • The Content Strategist/ Translator will work directly with our gaming and entertainment clients in conjunction with a fully-established account and creative project team.
  • We are looking for a multilingual, experienced translator to function as an extension of clients’ communications team.
  • Primary responsibilities will include translating text from Japanese to English and English to Japanese for marketing, PR, internal, and corporate communications messages across all mediums (emails, presentations, videos, documents, website copy, social media posts, etc). To be successful as a translator you should be able to think quickly and have a firm understanding of the field in which you will be translating.
  • An excellent translator should be able to translate information that is contextually accurate.
  • To be successful as a Content Strategist, you should have a pulse on the gaming and entertainment media landscape. Additional responsibilities as a Content Strategist will include providing strategic and unique content ideas for publication across online or digital platforms.
  • A passion for video games and the games industry is also a major plus.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Content Strategy Responsibilities Work closely with the account, creative, and content strategy teams to provide PR/Communications counsel based on client and agency deliverables.
  • Build and support in executing communications plans for internal agency marketing and client initiatives.
  • Support the account and content strategy teams with creative ideation for both global and Japan-specific content, providing feedback and direction for internal or external creatives as needed.
  • Support in account/project management (client meetings, invoicing, timesheet tracking, detailed agendas/recaps).
  • Developing and executing against a content strategy, maintaining content calendars, and publishing content on social channels/WordPress.
  • Developing and writing copy for social ads, website content, and social media posts when applicable.
  • Stay on top of relevant social trends, platform updates, and digital insights.
  • Developing strategic project/creative briefs for social posts, blogs, or website content. Translator Responsibilities Work embedded with our primary client team, providing on-demand translation services across all types of subjects, audiences, and mediums.
  • Provide editing, proofreading, quality assurance, and content review across all types of subjects, audiences, and mediums, including across multiple clients, as requested by head of content strategy department and in assistance of cross functional agency teams.
  • Work closely with the account and content strategy teams to support additional translation and localization requirements across client and agency deliverables.
  • Conduct needed administrative, tracking, and account management-related tasks as required by the position and account.
  • Regularly receive and act on guidance and feedback from client and account leads to continuously improve deliverables.
  • Prioritizing and managing multiple priority projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Lead documentation efforts and build style guide, key terminology glossary, and brand standards that can be shared with internal and external partners.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Off Base values of putting people first, working collaboratively to find solutions, and exceeding client expectations.
  • Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or related field experience.
  • Must read and write at a fluent level in at least two languages, for this role - English and Japanese.
  • Must have prior experience doing translations and be able to provide proof of language fluency.
  • Must be able to interpret Japanese and English technical conversations, quickly and accurately Must have a strong pulse on the latest social media/marketing trends and gaming/entertainment landscape Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to over-communicate via multiple mediums (Slack, email, Zoom), stay organized, and be self-motivated to meet deadlines.
  • Strong communications skills, with demonstrated ability to write client documents, convey clear messaging in both written (client emails) and verbal formats (client meetings and presentations) with supervision as needed. Strong project management abilities, able to balance multiple workstreams with different stakeholders, teams, and deadlines.
  • A focus for delivering the highest quality client service possible.
  • An innovation mindset that finds opportunities to optimize and improve processes/workflow.
  • A detail-oriented work ethic that pays attention to the little things, with strong proofreading ability.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Adobe CC, and SRT editors.
  • Self-starter/self-motivation with a “can do” attitude.
  • Creative thinker willing to brainstorm and contribute ideas.
  • Must have work hour flexibility, including overtime, nights, and weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines.

Must Have:

  • Fluency in both English and Japanese and can provide a portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency.
  • Expertise in PR, Communications, social media, content publishing, or relevant field.
  • Experience in supporting client deliverables via project management with tight timelines.
  • Video gaming love.
  • Why People Work Here Work with marquee entertainment clients who are the darlings of pop culture.
  • Values-based people-first culture.
  • Realistic work schedule encourages a rich life outside of work.
  • Opportunity to contribute at a high level and spread your wings within a supportive Agency.
  • Remote, flexible, collaborative work environment About Us Hailing from the vibrant hub of Berkeley, CA, with dynamic outposts in Jakarta and Bangkok, Off Base is a creative agency that ignites a blazing fusion of creativity and marketing, seamlessly entwined with digital design and software wizardry.
  • Our laser-focused mission?
  • Revolutionizing the entertainment and gaming realms!

Picture this:

  • Founded in 2004, Off Base is not just any run-of-the-mill agency—it's a privately funded powerhouse and the go-to choice for industry titans, boasting collaborations with gaming behemoths like Sony Interactive Entertainment, Bandai Namco, Prime Gaming, Ubisoft, Sega, Square Enix, Capcom, and a whole constellation of other major brands.
  • Our team?
  • Oh, they're not your average crew.
  • They're an elite league of industry veterans, each wielding an arsenal of diverse backgrounds and a unique perspective.
  • Together, we're bound by an insatiable passion to transform work into play!
  • Off Base reserves the right to alter, change, eliminate and combine jobs depending upon changing conditions and needs.
  • Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • We are unable to provide sponsorship.
  • No calls, recruiters or contractors.
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