English Linguist with Hebrew

TransPerfect; Madrid; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global localization company is seeking an English Linguist with Hebrew to join their team in Madrid. This entry-level full-time role involves ensuring quality standards, performing linguistic tasks, and utilizing excellent communication skills in both Hebrew and English. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or a translation certificate and a flexible approach to dynamic tasks. Those with prior experience in life-science contents are preferred. Join a vibrant team dedicated to outstanding language services.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and adaptability to different assignments using relevant skills and tools.
• Ability to effectively multitask on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Understand quality standards and ensure they are met.
• Perform linguistic tasks according to project specifications.
• Achieve quality and efficiency targets set by supervisor.

Skills

Native Level of English

Excellent communication skills in Hebrew

Cultural knowledge in both Hebrew and English

Organizational skills

Problem solving/critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or translation certificate

Job description

English Linguist with Hebrew

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Responsibilities

• Understand TransPerfect’s quality standards and ensure they are upheld to meet client expectations
• Take part in and pass all trainings required for Associate Linguists, including but not limited to their subject matter certification, tech tools, TPT production processes, and Quality Assurance process
• Easily navigate among company resources, including but not limited to Confluence, Launchpad, technology
• Perform all linguistic tasks according to project specifications, including but not limited to project instructions, reference materials, language assets (translation memory, glossary, style guide)
• Follow internal and client processes on all projects
• Work under close supervision of the Team Lead/a more senior member of the team
• Achieve quality and efficiency targets as set by manager/supervisor
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Requirements

• Native Level of English
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in Hebrew
• Cultural knowledge in both Hebrew and English
• Be flexible with changes of priorities and adaptive to a fast‑paced work environment, including being open to align with Production and team needs and urgencies
• Flexibility and adaptability to the different assignments and tasks using the relevant skills and tools in each case (accuracy, creativity, terminology adequacy)
• Ability to effectively multitask in order to simultaneously execute multiple projects
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, results‑oriented, self‑motivated
• Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under pressure and tight deadlines
• Problem solving/critical thinking skill
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and/or translation certificate
• Must have successfully passed the Internal Linguistic testing in line with TransPerfect’s TLC program
• Prior translation/proofreading/copywriting/etc. with life‑science contents would be a plus

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Writing/Editing

Industries

• Translation and Localization