Job Description
THE ROLE
We are seeking skilled, Japan based copywriters to craft and refine TV show synopses for one of the world's largest streaming platforms. You’ll watch show clips and write compelling synopses. You’ll also collaborate closely with our team to implement feedback across multiple rounds of editorial review.
REQUIREMENTS
Native speaker of Japanese
Based in Japan
2 years of professional copywriting experience
Strong attention to detail
Can provide a portfolio or samples of your work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Creative writing experience
Experience writing synopses of shows or movies
Comfortable working on JIRA, an asset management tool
RATES
Copywriter
Standalone Film: $192. Hours required per title: 6.5
Series Level: $131. Hours required per title: 4.75
Episode: $40. Hours required per title: 1.25
PAYMENT
We settle invoices through Wise or by bank transfer at the end of the month following the month of the invoice.
WORK AT WORDBANK
Join a team that collaborates with incredible clients on global creative production that ignites your ambition, fuels your creativity, and pushes your drive to new heights. You’ll show up as your true self, work with great people, and put your smarts to work.
OUR IMPACT
Built for marketing and creative localization at scale, we help global streaming brands reach and inspire users wherever they are in the world. We partner with our clients to deliver locally impactful creative that drives seamless UX and meaningful engagement. It’s our frame of mind that sets us apart – rooted in operational excellence, elevated by human creativity, and guided by triple bottom line standards of people, planet and profit.
OUR PEOPLE
As a certified B Corp and Investors in People Gold employer (top 16%), we're as serious about our people and planet as we are about performance. Human creativity drives everything we do, so we do everything we can to empower our people. Wordbankers live, work, and play globally, bringing their perspectives to help drive meaningful outcomes, contribute measurable value, and create the difference.
THE WORDBANK WAY
Self-motivated : Talent-dense teams that drive remarkable results
Freedom & responsibility: Empowered decision-making and ownership
Candid feedback: Open, timely feedback with positive intent accelerates growth
Global-first mindset: Global operations across 118 countries that produce creativity at scale
Agile & adaptive : Confidence to embrace change, iterate quickly, and pivot with purpose
Data-driven excellence : Informed decision-making that drives continuous optimization
Out-of-the-box mindset: Curiosity, innovation and optimization
CX-focused : Customer experience that’s functional, easy, and enjoyable
Clear communication: Precise, simple, direct, and easy to understand
Intelligent failure : Risk-taking, learning from mistakes, and openness about failure
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wordbank is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
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