Document Reviewer (Bilingual - English/Japanese) at TaskUs

, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Japanese, English, Technical Validation, Localization Audit, Compliance Review, Safety Review, Link Integrity, Cross-Functional Liaison, Searchability, Metadata, Version Control, Proofreading, Editing, Technical Literacy, Project Management

Industry

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Description

About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech. The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45,000 employees globally. Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States. It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world. What We Offer: At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First. So, what does a TaskUs Document Reviewer really do? Think of yourself as the Safety and Linguistic Inspector for TaskUs and our client. Imagine yourself going to work with one thing on your mind: Ensuring technical precision and bilingual excellence to power some of the world’s most disruptive technology. Your role was designed to audit technical assets in both English and Japanese, verify compliance with global and local style systems, and ensure a seamless experience for users in Japan. You enjoy the "detective work" of reviewing technical materials to ensure they are complete, functional, and accurately localized. You care deeply about the overall business and look for ways to add value through meticulous verification. You are the final safeguard, ensuring that the transition between English source material and Japanese documentation is flawless, safe, and contextually accurate. Key Responsibilities Bilingual Technical Validation: Conduct end-to-end reviews of documents in both English and Japanese to verify that technical steps are accurate and that the Japanese translation maintains the integrity of the English source. Localization Audit: Ensure all content adheres to specific brand standards while being culturally and linguistically appropriate for the Japanese context. Compliance & Safety Review: Verify that all safety warnings and regulatory information are accurately represented and meet local Japanese legal and safety requirements. Structural & Link Integrity: Review the architecture of knowledge base pages and LMS modules to ensure functionality, ensuring all localized links and media assets are correctly placed. Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a bridge between the global English-speaking teams and the Japan-based operations, clarifying technical or linguistic ambiguities. Searchability (SEO/Metadata): Audit Japanese keywords, tags, and metadata to ensure localized content is easily discoverable for Japanese-speaking support staff. Version Control: Manage the lifecycle of bilingual document updates, ensuring that both English and Japanese versions remain synchronized. Qualifications Summary Based in Japan, you will be responsible for the final technical and linguistic validation of operating guidelines, knowledge bases, and customer support content. You will collaborate closely with Technical Writers, Copy Editors, and Training & Design teams across regions to ensure that every document is technically sound, culturally relevant, and fully functional in both English and Japanese. You will conduct independent audits of complex document sets, ensuring they meet the client's strict safety and technical specifications for the Japan market. Must Haves: Language Proficiency: Native-level Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent) and Professional Fluency in English. Must be able to proofread and edit complex technical subjects in both languages. Educational Background: BA/BS with a strong academic record. Degrees in Linguistics, English, Communications, or a technical field preferred. Review & Audit Experience: 5+ years of experience in document review, technical proofreading, or translation QA within a technical field. Elite Attention to Detail: An unparalleled eye for detail; you notice subtle linguistic nuances and technical errors that others miss. Technical Literacy: 5+ years working in a technical environment; ability to break down complex subjects and translate technical jargon into approachable Japanese. Japan Market Context: Deep understanding of Japanese business etiquette and communication styles, ensuring the client's voice resonates locally. Project Discipline: Strong project management skills; able to hit deadlines for multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment. Nice to Haves: Tool Knowledge: Familiarity with Translation Management Systems (TMS), GitHub, or web-based CMS platforms. UX/UI Intuition: A passion for how Japanese users interact with technology and documentation. Startup Experience: Thrives in ambiguity and can adapt quickly to the shifting goals of a disruptive, high-growth technology company. How We Partner To Protect You: TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs. DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know. We invite you to explore all TaskUs career opportunities and apply through the provided URL https://www.taskus.com/careers/. Click here to learn more about our #RidiculouslyGood Culture & life at TaskUs. At TaskUs, we put our frontline first, period. We have state-of-the-art workspaces, top-notch benefits, and some of the best teammates in the world. No matter where you are around the globe, we invest in you and your career growth. Join Us! Let's change the way the world works. TaskUs is looking for ridiculously good talent, and we are excited that you are considering TaskUs for your next career step. In doing so, we take your security and safety very seriously to ensure as part of the hiring process. Here are a few things that are important to know about our company and recruiting process: You will never be asked for payment information or banking information during the application or interview process. We WILL NOT ask you for your national ID number (Social Security or Government ID) or date of birth when applying for a position with us Please be aware that scammers may try to take advantage of you by impersonating TaskUs or TaskUs employees in order to access money or personal information and offer false employment opportunities in our name. We have identified several clues to watch out for to help you identify and avoid recruiting scams: TaskUs will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process.We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind in order to be considered for employment. If you are asked to pay for things like equipment fees, travel fees, or some other deposit or application-processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Us. It is a scam. TaskUs does not require personal information including Social Security Number, National ID, Government ID or date of birth as part of the application process. We may ask for basic contact information such as your email address, phone number, and/or home address to ensure we can contact you. If you were contacted by a third-party organization claiming to represent TaskUs or hiring on behalf of TaskUs, or if you were contacted in a chat room such as Google Hangouts, Freelancer.com or Telegram app, you should be careful in sharing any information. TaskUs official chat room is located on our Careers website (taskus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers). This is the only chat room where you will find our recruiters.

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting end-to-end reviews of documents in both English and Japanese to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with global and local style systems for the Japanese market. Key duties include auditing content for cultural appropriateness, verifying safety warnings, ensuring link functionality, and managing bilingual version control.