Copywriter (Japanese Speaking)

Description

Robert Half is recruiting a bilingual Japanese-English Copywriter on behalf of a leading global technology and retail company. In this role, you'll develop engaging, high-impact marketing content for Japanese-speaking audiences across a range of digital and traditional channels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, cross-functional creative team responsible for campaigns that reach millions of customers worldwide. The ideal candidate has a sharp editorial eye, deep cultural fluency, and the ability to seamlessly collaborate with English-speaking teammates.

Job Title: Copywriter (Japanese Speaking)

Location: Hybrid - Seattle, WA (3 days onsite)

Duration: 7 months, with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: $40-$45/hour

Hours: 40 hours/week

Top Skills Needed:

• Native-level fluency in Japanese and professional fluency in English
• Ability to write for Japanese audiences across multiple content types
• Strong collaboration skills within multilingual, global teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and localize clear, persuasive copy for digital, social, video, print, and broadcast media
• Support content strategy development aligned to brand and campaign goals
• Ensure consistent tone and messaging across all Japanese-language materials
• Partner with creative, marketing, and regional teams to deliver audience-relevant messaging
• Use research and performance data to refine messaging and improve effectiveness
• Maintain high standards of grammar, style, and cultural nuance in all copy
• Manage tone and messaging guides, campaign decks, and customer segment communications

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in a creative or marketing environment (in-house or agency)
• Online portfolio with strong samples of Japanese copywriting
• Experience writing for a range of media formats (digital, social, print, video, etc.)
• Comfortable navigating content and messaging for diverse audience segments
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with multiple Japanese dialects
• Experience working in global teams with remote collaborators
• Background in agile content development or fast-paced marketing environments
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (as it relates to working with designers)
• Experience working in or writing for the Japanese market
• Recruitment marketing experience is a plus

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Customer-obsessed with a passion for cross-cultural storytelling
• Able to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a collaborative mindset
• Strong communicator who earns trust and delivers results

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