Interpreter I

Job Posting Title:

Interpreter I

Req ID:

10127584

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified professional　English-Japanese interpreter/translator to support all forms of communication between the Walt Disney Company and Oriental Land Company relative to the Tokyo Disney Resort and associated businesses. The ideal candidate is a highly-motivated team player who has a passion for facilitating communication about the exciting work in the realm of theme park experiences. 

Responsibilities:
The individual will use his/her excellent verbal interpretation and written translation skills in English and Japanese in support of work related to the Tokyo Disney Resort at the Walt Disney Company’s theme park business unit. Responsibilities include interpreting at a variety of forums including business meetings, executive level presentations, technical workshops, park walk-throughs, construction site reviews, events and lunches/dinners, as well as translating documents including business documents, presentations, articles, manuals, design packages, training materials, legal contracts, and surveys. The individual may work alone where appropriate, be paired with other interpreters for certain meeting assignments, or share translation work with others. 

Basic Qualifications:
Native level language proficiency in English and Japanese (TOEIC 950, JLPT NI)
•    Professional experience in consecutive interpretation
•    Professional experience in whispering and equipment assisted simultaneous interpretation is a plus
•    Professional experience in translating a variety of documents
•    Ability to interpret in online meetings
•    Ability to ask for clarification
•    Ability to work effectively as a team player, and partner effectively with other interpreters 
•    Flexibility to work unique work shifts such as early/late hours and weekend/holiday assignments as necessary　
•    Ability to be flexible to changes in business needs and schedules 
•    Willingness to work in a variety of situations including meeting rooms, factories, outdoor park venues, restaurants, construction sites, and others 
•    Willingness to learn new terminology including technical jargon and apply quickly to output 
•    Basic computer skills; namely in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
•    Ability to travel for work if possible

The position requires the employee to work on-site (Maihama, Urayasu-shi) at least four days a week.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Previous experience on Tokyo Disney Resorts projects or other Disney related work is a plus
•    Previous experience in a bilingual work environment is a plus 
 
Preferred Education:
•    College degree
•    Interpretation or translation studies 
 
The position is a contract position with possibility for renewal depending on business needs.

Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Attractions Japan

Job Posting Primary Business:

Bus Admin Gen Affairs

Primary Job Posting Category:

Interpreter/Translator

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Chiba-ken, Japan

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-07-25