Japanese Marketing Copywriter

Job Title

Japanese Marketing Copywriter

Location

APAC timezone (Remote)

Job Summary

This position is responsible for creating, localizing, and polishing Japanese marketing and promotional content for a global technology brand.

The role focuses on developing engaging, natural, and culturally appropriate Japanese copy based on English source materials, while maintaining a consistent brand voice and editorial style.

Candidates with experience in marketing communications, advertising, copywriting, localization, or content creation are preferred.

Key Accountabilities

- Create and localize marketing and promotional copy from English into natural, engaging Japanese

- Adapt English source copy to suit Japanese language, culture, and market expectations while preserving the original intent and messaging

- Develop clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate copy for various marketing and promotional materials

- Review and refine copy for grammar, spelling, tone, style, and consistency

- Maintain consistency with established brand voice and editorial guidelines

- Ensure all content is accurate, polished, and appropriate for the Japanese market

Education and Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or above

- Degree or academic background in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, or a related field is preferred

- Previous experience in marketing communications, advertising, copywriting, localization, or content writing is highly preferred

- Experience working with technology, lifestyle, entertainment, music, apps/games, or other consumer-facing content is a plus

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

- Excellent Japanese writing, editing, and creative copywriting skills

- Excellent English skills

- Able to communicate with PMs and global clients on a daily basis and write professional emails in English

- Able to understand English source copy and adapt/localize it into natural and effective Japanese marketing copy

- Strong understanding of Japanese language, culture, and consumer communication styles

- Good knowledge of marketing communications, advertising, and copywriting principles

- Strong understanding of tone of voice, brand messaging, and audience awareness

- Strong attention to detail and a high level of responsibility

- Ability to follow project schedules and deliver high-quality work within deadlines

- Ability to understand and maintain brand voice and editorial consistency