Sports Content Creator, Japanese

About the Role

• Rewrite AI-translated sports content into natural, local-sounding Japanese, as if written by a native Japanese sports content creator.
• The goal is to create content that feels personal and local to Japan, not like a translated document.
• Language: Japanese
• Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Rewrite AI-translated sports content (reels, captions, articles, prediction cards) into natural-sounding Japanese.
• Ensure content feels created for local Japanese fans, not translated from English.
• Utilize short, spoken-style sentences for video/social content, matching the energy of a sports voiceover.
• Assess machine translations using a checklist focusing on flow, tone, meaning, and length.
• Review recorded audio and reels for pronunciation, pacing, and authenticity.
• Identify and use correct local sports terminology, slang, and fan expressions.
• Provide concise notes on any unclear, incorrect, or unnatural aspects of AI translations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Japanese speaker with Japanese nationality or residency and a genuine understanding of how people in Japan speak and write.
• Strong written English for accurate comprehension of source content.
• Proficiency in writing in a casual, social-media / voiceover style (not formal or academic).
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing audio and providing feedback.

Qualifications

• Open to graduates and graduate students; no specific degree required.

Nice to Have:

• Good knowledge of football.
• Experience with sports betting or prediction-related content.
• Experience recording or reviewing voiceover/audio.
• Background in translation, localization, copywriting, or social media content creation.