Localization Production Intern (Culver City)

Position Summary

Aniplex of America Inc. (a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan) is looking for a Localization Production Intern to join the team. This internship offers hands-on experience in localization and production of Japanese anime for audiences across North, Central, and South America. The intern will support translation, research, production coordination, and other parts of the localization process.

This is a hybrid position based in Culver City, CA. The current schedule requires in-office attendance at least once per week, on Mondays or Thursdays.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of localization producers, the intern will:

• Assist with Japanese-to-English and English-to-Japanese translation and localization projects.
• Help review translations for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and intended meaning.
• Help review English subtitles and localized materials for anime episodes, films, trailers, promotional materials, events, and other content.
• Support quality control of UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, title cards, booklets, packaging, and other production materials.
• Review packaging and other localized assets for text, design, layout, and consistency.
• Research anime, manga, video games, novels, and other source materials to support localization projects.
• Maintain project trackers and update the status of assignments and production deliverables.
• Provide administrative production support, including purchase orders, invoices, shipping, and related coordination.
• Support other localization and production projects while gaining exposure to the broader localization workflow.

Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in English and Japanese, including the ability to read, interpret, and translate Japanese-language source materials.
• Strong English writing, grammar, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Must be enrolled in a college degree program.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Japanese, Translation/Localization, Communications, Media, Entertainment, or a related field, or equivalent relevant skills and experience. Previous exposure to localization, translation, subtitling, media production, or quality control is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, ask questions, and receive and apply feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and/or Google Workspace.
• Self-motivated, a self-starter, energetic, and creative.
• A strong enthusiasm for entertainment, including anime and Japanese pop culture, is preferred.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

The target hourly rate for this internship is $21.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.