jenifer R: How can I start translating for bands and celebrities who travel to Japan? Degree or networking?
I am completely bilingual in Japanese and English. My dream job is to work with bands and celebrities who travel to Japan for business. I want to be their personal translator. How can I start up my own freelancing business? I have professional translating experience and experience working in venues. Should I get a degree in translating? Any advice?
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Answer by GETaLIFE
Find out who’s coming on tour to Japan, call the promotions and tour managers and offer your services free for about a year while you gain contacts and experience. Maybe later you can start charging. If you don’t live in Japan and expect them to take you along, forget it. Most everyone in that industry speaks English anyway so you’d just be more dead weight on the ride.
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