Executive Japanese Communication Specialist

KKCompany Technologies Group is a leading technology group in software services. We have created the world's first legal music streaming platform, KKBOX, and are an international software technology group focused on "multimedia technologies, digital cloud, and AI applications" as our core business to create value for the customers. The group consists of self-owned brands including KKBOX, BlendVision, and Going Cloud with enterprise customers across Asia. KKCompany Technologies has attained OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 and ISO 27001 third-party international certification.

We have over 500 employees across offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong. For more information please visit our website: and blog:

About the Role

KKCompany is seeking a sophisticated, trusted, and culturally astute in-house Japanese Interpreter and Executive Communications Specialist to join our CEO Office, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff.

This role serves as a strategic communication bridge between Taiwan and Japan, supporting the CEO and executive leadership in high-level discussions, negotiations, and relationship management. Beyond interpretation, this position requires a deep understanding of Japanese business culture, hierarchy, and nuance the ability to "read the air" and convey not just words, but intentions and context.

You will work closely with the Chief of Staff, acting as both an interpreter and trusted liaison to ensure business clarity, cultural precision, and executive alignment. Approximately half of your time will focus on interpreting and translation, and the remainder will support CEO Office initiatives such as project coordination, communications, or executive assistance, depending on your professional background and strengths.

Responsibilities:

Communication, Interpretation, and Translation (50%)

• Provide real-time, simultaneous/whispered interpretation (Japanese Chinese) in hybrid or online settings during high-stakes business meetings and executive sessions, including board meetings, partnership negotiations, strategy discussions, and cross-border collaborations.
• Prepare pre-meeting materials, review decks, align terminology, and brief stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of business context.
• Produce concise, executive-quality bilingual meeting minutes and clearly summarize key outcomes and action items.
• Translate critical business materials, such as strategy decks, executive memos, contracts summary, and technical news, ensuring consistency of terminology, tone, and formality.
• Support written and verbal communications between the CEO Office and Japanese counterparts.

CEO Office Collaboration (50%)

• Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff to support the execution of CEO-level initiatives, partner engagements, and cross-border programs.
• Depending on your background, assist in project management, executive assistance, or administrative operations related to Japan-Taiwan coordination.
• Act as a cultural advisor to help leadership interpret tone, intent, and risk in Japanese business interactions.

Note: Typical Interpretation Scenarios in this role

• Quarterly Board Meetings: providing whispered interpretation for Japanese-speaking board members with hybrid or online settings.
• Monthly Executive or Partner Meetings: supporting cross-boarder business discussions and strategic reviews.
• Business visits and partnership sessions: with major Japanese corporations at least once per quarter.
• Ad-hoc cross-border meetings between Taiwan and Japan as needed.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of professional experience, including direct experience working with or within large Japanese enterprises.
• Proven track record in business interpretation and translation, with expertise in at least two of the following areas: (1) Business / Corporate Communications (2) Technology / Product in Software or High-tech verticals (3) M&A / Corporate Development (4) Legal / Finance
• Deep understanding of Japanese business etiquette and corporate dynamics; able to read the air and guide executives' communication appropriately.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and cultural awareness under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams / Google Meet interpreting setups and common productivity suites.
• Native or business-level fluency in Mandarin and Japanese, at least intermediate fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in project management, executive assistance, or administrative operations is a plus.
• Exceptional
  consecutive interpretation
  skills; experience with simultaneous or whispered interpreting is strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

As a member of the
CEO Office reporting directly to the Chief of Staff
, you will operate at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and communication. You will be trusted to represent KKCompany's voice and professionalism across cultures shaping how our leadership connects with Japan's most important partners.

If you are an experienced interpreter who combines linguistic precision with cultural intelligence, and who thrives in high-stakes executive environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact at the heart of KKCompany's regional growth.