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Korean Metadata Specialist in Japan
- Remote from
- Japan
- Salary
- Undisclosed
- Department
- QA & Testing
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Open level
- Published
- Apply before
- 7 Dec 2026
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- 49
- Application actions
- 3
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About this role.
Welocalize is currently seeking a Korean Metadata Specialist for a full-time position in Japan. You will be working remotely as a vendor for a leading consumer technology company, contributing to the finished products released in target markets across the globe. You will evaluate the quality of both written and spoken text for services as it relates to your area of linguistic and geographic expertise. In addition, you may also work on content review and creation for Music and TV applications. You will work cooperatively with international teams to monitor and improve the quality of client products and partner data integrations.
Do you love movies and TV shows? Are you the type of person who just can’t resist looking up your favorite movie stars to see what else they’ve starred in? Then help us make one of the most used TV streaming services accessible to everyone!
JOB INFORMATION:
· Location: Remote in Japan
· Full-time employment
· Start date: Immediately
· Duration: 12 months (potential for further contract extension)
· Work Hours and Shifts: 8 hours a day, a standard 40 hours. We have a set shift schedule will be assigned to: Mon-Fri, Tues-Sat, or Sun-Thu.
TEAM & CULTURE:
· You will work as part of an international team.
· Your colleagues are industry experts with significant experience in their fields, which means that you will have a strong support network around you.
· You will work in a transparent and collaborative environment providing you with plenty of opportunities to share and discuss ideas with your colleagues and shape how we work.
· We are fun, friendly, and most importantly, love what we do.
Responsibilities:
- QA various products in by accurately following testing instructions and test cases
- Adhere to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides and client-preferred checklists and glossaries
- Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner
- Ability to stay motivated and deliver results while working on repetitive tasks
- Ability to under and prioritize task and issues quickly and efficiently
- Native level language skills and cultural awareness
- Drive to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing requirements
- Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and make informed judgment calls with information at hand
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for and knowledge of the film and TV industry
About you:
- Proficient in Korean
- Proven ability to maintain motivation and solid focus through repetitive tasks
- Highly detail-oriented with ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Sharp problem solving and analytical skills, along with ability to learn from history and prevent errors from recurring
- Comfortable with navigating ambiguity to make sound judgment call
- A wide-ranging and up-to-date knowledge of the local movies, TV shows, music, literature, social media platforms, cultural sensitivities and nuance
- Knowledge of advanced spreadsheet and XML a plus
- This position may require work outside of normal business hours, on weekends and holidays.
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I would first apply the relevant style guide, glossary, and test cases, then check linguistic accuracy, formatting, cultural appropriateness, consistency, and alignment with the source information. I would document defects clearly and escalate ambiguous cases with supporting evidence.
I use a structured checklist, work in focused intervals, and periodically review samples of completed work for recurring errors. This helps me stay consistent while maintaining both speed and attention to detail.
I would review the available documentation, identify the specific ambiguity, and make the most informed decision based on established standards. If the decision could affect quality or consistency, I would raise it promptly with the project lead and record the clarification for future work.
It is important to understand local naming conventions, honorifics, entertainment trends, genre terminology, celebrity references, and cultural sensitivities. This context helps ensure that titles, descriptions, and classifications are natural and appropriate for Korean audiences.
I would assess deadline, business impact, task complexity, and dependencies, then organize work into a clear priority order. I would communicate early if competing deadlines create a risk and provide realistic progress updates.
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