Czech Linguist

Welocalize, Inc; España; Presencial; EUR 34.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Welocalize, Inc. seeks a seasoned translator/editor to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for assigned projects. You will maintain glossaries and style guides, ensure high-quality linguistic deliverables, and support project teams and clients on language matters.

Requirements include 4+ years in translation/localization, 2+ years of review experience, native Czech, and fluent English. Proactive communication and ability to meet tight deadlines are essential.

Formación

• University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing.
• 2+ years of review experience.
• Native fluency in Czech; fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Understanding of the localization process; ability to learn new localization tools quickly.

Responsabilidades

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Perform on-demand translation tasks.
• Lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
• Manage language materials (glossaries, style guides, work instructions) and keep them up to date.
• Manage project-related queries and resolve terminology/language questions.

Conocimientos

Copy-editing

Translation

Terminology management

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Learning new tools

Educación

Translation degree or equivalent

Herramientas

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Office applications

Descripción del empleo

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Performing on-demand translation tasks
• Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
• Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions) up to the quality standards and keeping them up to date as required by the account or project
• Managing project-related queries
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
• Developing and training internal linguists and external partners according to the account’s and company’s needs
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
• Meeting or exceeding KPIs in terms of productivity, on‑time delivery, and quality
• Achieving the goals set by the team manager

Requirements

• University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistic Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., a university degree in another field plus 2 years of full‑time experience in translation; or 5 years of full‑time professional experience in translating)
• 4+ years of experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing
• 2+ years of review experience
• Native fluency in Czech
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) in a variety of registers
• Thorough understanding of the localization process
• Good user experience with standard software such as Windows and Office applications
• Good user experience with standard CAT tools (e.g., XTM, SDL Studio) and issue‑tracking and query‑management tools (e.g., JIRA)
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to give clear, concise, and constructive feedback
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge
• Willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
• Ability to work within a virtual team