Japanese Creative Writer (24 hrs/week) – Voice Assistant Dialogs

Responsibilities
Write and edit dialogs for the voice assistant based on cultural events, holidays, or other relevant topics within Japanese-speaking communities.
Write dialogs for the voice assistant on sensitive topics, based on a global brief.
Help evolve the voice assistant as a distinct and recognizable character in Japanese, while maintaining consistency with global guidelines.
Refresh and refine existing voice assistant dialogs.
Act as a Japanese language expert and provide input for various features and voice development.
Translate and adapt voice assistant dialogs from English into Japanese.
Perform quality assurance (QA) of responses.
Develop editorial guidelines for the Japanese language, including a large number of usage examples.
Develop evaluation criteria and guidelines for assessing dialog quality.
Location
Strong preference for candidates with extensive exposure to Japanese-speaking environments and cultural contexts. Remote work possible.
Working Hours
24 hours per week
Fluency
Professional fluency in Japanese is required. A strong command of English is also essential, as English back-translations of dialogs will be required.
Key Qualifications
Excellent writing, copy-editing, and summarization skills.
Ability to adapt to different tones and writing styles.
Ongoing and deep familiarity with Japanese-language culture, news, and traditions.
Experience in character-driven, conversational writing.
Strong understanding of pop culture and current events in Japanese-speaking communities.

Work arrangement
Yes