• can be anywhere in the US, California
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• 20-40/hr.
• Full Time regular employee
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Job Description

【Position】Interpreter (Japanese-English)
【Status】W-2 employee or 1099
【Salary】$20/hr~ $40/hr, can be an exempt salaried employee depending upon experience, will be decided when the position is offered
【Location】can be anywhere in the US where MLB teams belong to
【Job Summary】
 Description: We are seeking a Japanese-English interpreter for the 2025 season. This individual has fluent command of both languages, and is experienced in simultaneous and consecutive translation. A solid understanding of the baseball landscape, including terminology and culture, is strongly preferred. In addition to working hand in hand with our Japanese speaking athletes and staff, this person will also serve as the point of contact for Japanese media. Beyond exceptional communication skills, this role requires a high degree of organization and time management skills. 
 
Reporting Relationships: this role will report to the Senior Director of Baseball Communications
Responsibilities:

• Translate accurately, efficiently and effectively between Japanese and English for both athletes and staff
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Japanese media 
• Participate in pre- and post-game responsibilities, as well as external community events 
• Willingness to participate in tasks that are helpful to our international athletes
• Assist in additional translation needs as required by the team

Qualifications:

• Fluent in both Japanese and English languages 
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills 
• Comfort with public speaking, including on camera 
• Ability to travel with the team during the Championship Season 
• Capacity to operate with confidentiality, humility, empathy, and patience at all times 
• Knowledge of the baseball landscape highly preferred 

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