About this role
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We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
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Job Overview
We’re looking for a JP/EN interpreter/ translator to support our advertising agency business. Interpreting involves simultaneous interpreting in internal meetings and client meetings while translations involve written translations of proposals for internal review and for the clients.
Key Accountability
Day to day interpretations JP/EN and EN/JP for casual and formal meetings or any form of written documentation
Core Skills / Experience
- At least 3-5 years experience as a JP/EN interpreter / translator in a multi-national company.
- The 3-5 years could also include time spent studying at an interpreting school.
- Advertising agency experience would be a great plus.
- Interpreting would mainly be simultaneous interpreting online and offline at VOJ or client offices. Depending on the environment, interpretations could become consecutive.
- Translations would involve written translations for proposal decks mainly for the meetings you will be interpreting for. These decks would involve creative ideas for all media, including digital and social platforms.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment working to tight deadlines with the ability to multitask
Personal attributes
- Collaborative team player, open minded, transparent and non-political
- Relentlessly curious about people, technology, brands, design and business
- Self-starting, proactive and prepared to put in the hard yards to deliver excellent creative output
- Strong ability to listen, learn and adapt
- Energised by supporting our team and clients; solution and results focused
- Positive, enthusiastic, unflappable • Strong motivation and drive to succeed
About Us
VML & Ogilvy Japan GK was established in April 2019 as a partnership between Geometry Global and The Ogilvy Group to enhance our offering to brands in Japan in support of their business ambitions and marketing objectives. We believe in the power of creativity to drive meaningful change that delivers positive business outcomes. Now more than ever the ability for an agency to flex and adapt to clients changing needs is vital in the application of communications, brand experience, commerce and technology. Our blend of global and local expertise and marketing capability is designed to meet the challenges of today while setting our clients up for success from tomorrow and beyond. VML & Ogilvy Japan GK is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WWPGY).
VML & Ogilvy Japan GK embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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About WPP
At WPP, we believe in the power of collaboration and the impact of bold ideas. We champion creativity, providing a dynamic environment where you can contribute to groundbreaking work, develop your skills, and become part of a global community of passionate individuals. Explore a world of opportunities at WPP and discover a career that fuels your passion and empowers you to make a difference. We use AI tools in our hiring process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience, such as helping match candidates to roles or assist with scheduling. These tools support, but never replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to using AI ethically, ensuring fairness, minimizing bias, and protecting candidate data in line with privacy regulations. If you have questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please reach out to enquiries@wpp.com .
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