Czech Linguist

Welocalize, Inc; España; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking an experienced translation and localization professional to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for assigned projects, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables.

You will perform on-demand translation, lead support, glossary/style guide maintenance, and handle project queries while ensuring strong teamwork and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has a university degree in Translation or Applied Languages, native Czech, fluent English, 4+ years in

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent
• Native fluency in Czech
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• 4+ years in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• 2+ years of review experience
• Strong understanding of the localization process
• Experience with standard software (Windows/Office)
• Experience with CAT tools (XTM/SDL Studio) and issue-tracking tools (JIRA)

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 language materials (glossaries, style guides, work instructions) to required quality
• Managing project-related queries
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving terminology questions
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors
• Developing and training internal linguists and external partners
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters
• Participating in development of new and improved working processes
• Meeting or exceeding KPIs for productivity, on-time delivery, and quality
• Achieving goals set by the team manager

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Feedback training

Client interaction

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

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

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• 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, work instruction) up to the quality standards and 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 of internal linguists and external partners according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
• Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
• Achieving the goals set by the team manager

Additional Job Details

REQUIREMENTS

• Education Level University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)
• Experience Native fluency in CZECH language
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, in a variety of registers
• 4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• 2+ years of review experience
• Thorough understanding of the localization process
• Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
• Good user experience of 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, 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
• Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
• Ability to work within a virtual team

Welocalize is a leading technology-enabled provider of translation, localization, and AI-driven content solutions, helping businesses communicate, innovate, and grow globally. Specializing in complex and regulated industries, Welocalize delivers precise, scalable multilingual content through a powerful combination of advanced AI technologies and expert human talent. At the core is Welocalize’s AI-enabled OPAL platform, which transforms translation workflows by integrating machine translation (MT) and large language models (LLMs) to provide fast, accurate, and culturally relevant content in over 300 languages. With a commitment to excellence, Welocalize holds 7 ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices all over the globe.