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Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a full-time translator for its Japanese-language service (JLS). You will be part of a team that selects and translates relevant stories from Dow Jones Newswires for our Japanese audience.

JLS is embracing new trends in translation, ranging from machine translation to automation, and you should be prepared to make use of new technology.

You will:

• Quickly and accurately translate stories on a range of topics including business and finance from English to Japanese.
• Edit colleagues' copy.
• Be a team player.

You have:

• Excellent English and Japanese language skills.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of finance and business, as well as an interest in international affairs.
• At least several years of experience translating or editing translations of English-language news stories into Japanese, preferably in a high-paced newsroom environment.
• Digital skills and an open mind to new technology including machine translation.

This position is based in London.

WSJ and Dow Jones Newswires reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Req ID: 34804