Mamiko Nakano
About Mamiko Nakano
Mamiko Nakano is a Senior Adaptation Editor at Condé Nast in Tokyo, Japan, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Japanese literature and has held editorial positions at various companies, including Houzz and BuzzFeed Japan.
Work at Condé Nast
Mamiko Nakano has been serving as the Senior Adaptation Editor for Condé Nast in Japan since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for adapting content to suit the Japanese market, ensuring that it resonates with local audiences. Her tenure at Condé Nast highlights her expertise in editorial adaptation and localization, contributing to the company's global strategy.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Before joining Condé Nast, Mamiko Nakano held several editorial positions. She worked as the Japan Editor at Houzz from 2018 to 2021, where she focused on home design content tailored for the Japanese audience. Prior to that, she was the Global Adaptation Editor at BuzzFeed Japan from 2015 to 2017, overseeing the adaptation of global content for local relevance. Additionally, she served as an Editor at nanapi from 2014 to 2015 and worked as an International Editorial and Localization Producer at Apple from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Mamiko Nakano holds a Bachelor's degree in Japanese Literature from Gakushuin University, which she completed from 1996 to 2000. She further pursued her studies at the same institution, earning a Master of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Arts in European Cultural Policy and Management from the University of Warwick in 2010.
Career Timeline
Mamiko Nakano's career spans various roles in editorial and localization. She began her professional journey in 2014 at nanapi as an Editor. From 2015 to 2017, she worked at BuzzFeed Japan as a Global Adaptation Editor. After a brief tenure at Apple in 2017-2018, she joined Houzz as Japan Editor until 2021. Currently, she has been with Condé Nast for three years, focusing on adaptation editing.