GERMAN TRANSLATOR - REMOTE

LocalEyes; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

LocalEyes is seeking a German translator to translate, localise and transcreate IT and Marketing content. Based in Germany, you will join a dynamic international team, delivering high-quality linguistic work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, glossary management, and ensuring terminology consistency across TMs. Knowledge of SDL Studio and CAT tools is required, and occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or similar.
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools.
• 3-5 years experience in localization of consumer communications for a major IT account or global brands.
• Extensive experience in marketing translation of mass media at localisation agency, advertising/PR agency, production company, corporate marketing communications department, publishing company or similar.
• Proven editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends.
• Quality-driven and detail oriented with an understanding how to deliver quality creative copy and its impact.
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language.
• Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture to localise effectively.
• Obsessed by the detail and has a passion for languages.
• Flexible work ethic and willingness to working beyond a conventional 9:00-17:30 framework; some weekend work may be required across time zones.
• Understanding of dynamics between client and vendor and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to travel as required.
• Knowledge of Mac and iPhone technologies is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, checking terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate in an international team to ensure consistent brand voice and accurate localization for IT and marketing content.

Skills

IT translation

Marketing translation

Editorial/journalistic skills

Attention to detail

Flexible with time zones

Travel availability

Education

Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or similar

Tools

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Job description

The Company: LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors, with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe.

LocalEyes is recruiting a German translator to translate, localise and transcreate IT and Marketing content.

German Translator based in Germany - Remote Field of expertise : IT and Marketing translation Location : home-office from Germany Position Start : asap 2021 Work duration : ongoing Contract : Contractor

• Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or similar
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• 3-5 years experience in the localization of consumer communications for a major IT account or global, high-end luxury retail brands
• Extensive experience in marketing translation of mass media at localisation agency, advertising/PR agency, production company, corporate marketing communications department, publishing company or similar
• Proven editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends
• Quality-driven and detail oriented with an understanding how to deliver quality creative copy and its impact
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language
• Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture in order to recognize the author's play on words or visual references, and able to adequately localise into target language
• Obsessed by the detail and has a passion for languages
• Flexible work ethic, and willing to working beyond a conventional 9:00-17:30 framework. Some weekend working is required, with ability to work across different time zones
• Understanding of dynamics between client and vendor
• Understanding and attitude to work within a confidential environment
• Able to work in a fast paced, demanding creative and production environment with a multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Available to travel as the business calls
• Additional: Knowledge of Mac and iPhone technologies a distinct advantage

For this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic team and in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, checking of terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.

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