Bilingual Technical Communications Coordinator (Japanese)

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From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Provides administrative support that may include responsibility for department specific programs, systems, and other tasks as assigned. Supports in the planning, layout, and preparation of content for inclusion in technical documents and reports. Under the supervision of a department leader or subject matter expert, may prepare charts, graphs, and specifications. Maintains technical documentation content and technical specifications. Participate in product design and development processes to ensure accuracy of technical information. Bilingual: Liaise and provide Japanese language support between professionals, departments, and related teams at Nintendo Company Limited (NCL). Bilingual: May assist in reviewing and editing translations from J/E, E/J. Bilingual: May assist in interpreting meetings with NCL counterparts.

Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative support that may include responsibility for department specific programs, systems, and other tasks as assigned.
  • Supports in the planning, layout, and preparation of content for inclusion in technical documents and reports.
  • Under the supervision of a department leader or subject matter expert, may prepare charts, graphs, and specifications.
  • Maintains technical documentation content and technical specifications.
  • Participate in product design and development processes to ensure accuracy of technical information.
  • Bilingual: Liaise and provide Japanese language support between professionals, departments, and related teams at Nintendo Company Limited (NCL).
  • Bilingual: May assist in reviewing and editing translations from J/E, E/J.
  • Bilingual: May assist in interpreting meetings with NCL counterparts.

Requirements

  • Two (2) plus years related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Bilingual: Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with review of technical documents preferred.
  • Education in technical communications, or related field preferred

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus
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