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About the Role
Pocket FM is seeking a Scriptwriter for its Japan team on a full-time freelance basis. This remote role involves adapting and localizing long-form episodic stories from English into Japanese, requiring experienced scriptwriters familiar with serialized content and specific genres.
Responsibilities
- Adapt and localize long-form episodic scripts from English into Japanese.
- Preserve character voice, emotional impact, pacing, and narrative intent while making content feel natural for Japanese audiences.
- Rewrite dialogue and scenes as needed to reflect Japanese language and cultural nuances.
- Maintain continuity across characters, storylines, terminology, and worldbuilding.
- Incorporate feedback from global Content and Creative teams.
- Deliver high-quality scripts consistently and on schedule.
Requirements
- Professional scriptwriting experience in TV, film, anime, audio drama, web fiction, or other long-form episodic storytelling is required.
- Strong understanding of serialized storytelling, including pacing, hooks, character development, emotional arcs, and cliffhangers.
- Native or near-native Japanese writing ability and strong professional English proficiency.
- Experience in Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Thriller, Romantasy, or related genres.
- Ability to adapt creatively rather than simply translate.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain continuity across long-form stories.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in localization or adapting international content.
Skills
- Scriptwriting
- Localization
- Adaptation
- Japanese Language
- English Language
- Storytelling
- Creative Writing
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
- Freelance
- Remote
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $2,000 - $2,500 a month
About the Company
- Pocket FM is the world's largest audio-series platform, redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced globally.
- It hosts one of the largest creator ecosystems in entertainment with millions of listeners and an extensive catalog of original serialized content.
- The company is building the future of storytelling by uniting exceptional writers, creators, and creative leaders.