About the Company:
A rare opportunity to work at Rakuten Travel, Japan's largest online travel agency (OTA) to expand international markets and be part of the next stage of growth of the company.
Rakuten Travel is a leading online travel service in Japan, dedicated to "Making People Happy with Travel". Since our founding, we have consistently led the industry, challenging the norms and fostering innovation. With growing aspirations to expand beyond borders as a Global Innovation Company, we are not confined to Japan but continue to strive daily to become the world's premier travel reservation service.
About the Job
The Localization Group is responsible for the multilingual production of Rakuten Travel's global
website. We ensure that localized versions are clear, natural, and optimized for each target
audience.
As the Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) Language Specialist, you will be responsible for translating,
proofreading, and improving the quality of localized English content. You will ensure our products
are commercially ready, accurate, and appealing to the target audience in Taiwan. You will follow
established guidelines and work collaboratively with the Localization Group to ensure timely
delivery of high-quality localized content.
・Location: Taipei Office
Responsibilities:
• Translate from English into Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) for website copy, marketing materials,
and other content.
• Proofread and edit Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) content drafted by vendors and stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve the quality of the Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) version of our content,
including website checks and maintaining language-specific resources like glossaries and style
guides.
• Participate in language quality initiatives to standardize and improve translations.
• Provide feedback to vendors to ensure consistent quality and adherence to guidelines.
• Assist with localization projects in cooperation with other departments.
• Communicate with relevant teams to ensure compliance with linguistic and cultural standards.
Requirements:
• Native-level fluency in Traditional Chinese (Taiwan).
• Full Professional Proficiency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of full-time experience in localization, translation, or a related field.
• Strong computer skills, including CAT tool use.
• Strong business focus, proactive attitude, and sense of initiative (both independently and
collaboratively).
Preferred Skills:
• Experience working in the travel, hospitality, e-commerce, or related industries.
• Experience in project management.