Come build the future of entertainment with us. Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching?Prime Video is a premium streaming service that offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies — all with the ease of finding what they love to watch in one place.We are seeking a skilled Language Specialist to join our team in the Tokyo Office on a 12‐month contract basis, with a focus on the Italian language. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing language assets' logic and coherence, grammar and punctuation, spelling, consistency, style, language usage, and formatting, improving customer streaming experience with Amazon language solutions. Tasks may include proofreading and editing subtitles, metadata, and a variety of other written communications.IMPORTANT: This is not a remote position, you are required to work on site. Open to Italian applicants expected to work from the Tokyo Office.Employment Period: Fixed‐term (12 months or longer).Contract Renewal: May be renewed (Decision will be based on workload at contract expiration, work performance, attitude, capabilities, attendance, compliance with work rules (safety, quality, etc.), health condition, company's business situation, occurrence of surplus personnel, progress of assigned duties, presence of grounds for dismissal, and all other circumstances that may affect the renewal decision).Maximum Total Employment Period: Yes (Even if the contract is renewed, the employment period will be limited to the end of the month prior to the month in which 5 years is reached from the employment start date based on the initially concluded employment contract. However, if the 5‐year date falls on the last day of a month, that day will be the employment period limit. Note that this provision does not guarantee employment for 5 years.)Key job responsibilities
Conduct Linguistic Quality Assurance checks on audio, subtitles, narratives, video, and artwork to ensure overall content qualitySupport the implementation of language‐related processes to ensure consistency and quality of Italian language servicesCollaborate with team members to understand language requirements and deliver quality resultsStay current with best practices in language services, particularly related to the streaming and entertainment industryContribute to the improvement of language processes and workflowsShare knowledge and support other team members on Italian language‐related matters
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceExperience with Microsoft Office products and applicationsNative level proficiency in Italian and fluency in EnglishDemonstrated ability to work independently with moderate guidance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing Italian Linguistic Quality Assurance services, including translation or linguistic supportTranslation or proofreading experience in various formats, including documents and timed textsInterest in the media and entertainment industry, particularly streaming servicesGood analytical and problem‐solving skills
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