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Translator - Japanese, JWSJ - NY

Employer
Dow Jones
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$DoE
Closing date
Mar 22, 2023

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Finance
Discipline
Financial Journalist

Job Details

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an experienced full-time translator for its Japanese-language edition, JWSJ.

You will be part of a team that offers not only WSJ's unique perspective, but also sophisticated Japanese translation for a discerning audience. In addition to its own website, JWSJ stories also appear on platforms of media partners, including some of Japan's largest media outlets.

You will:

  • Translate stories on a range of topics including business and finance as well as international affairs into refined Japanese.
  • Occasionally edit translation copy of colleagues.
  • Be a team player.


You have:

 

  • Excellent English and Japanese language skills.
  • Strong news judgment and knowledge of finance and business, as well as an interest in international affairs.
  • At least several years of experience translating English-language news stories into Japanese.
  • Knowledge of digital and social media skills and an open mind to new technology including machine translation.


To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the position.

*LI-JA1-WSJ

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

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Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Req ID: 36454

 

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