Translator / Content Producer - German speaker

Datawords; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal and transport vouchers

Health insurance

Job summary

Datawords seeks a German-speaking translation project manager to join its Barcelona team. You will manage multilingual content workflows for digital platforms, ensuring quality, accuracy and on-time delivery.

Fluency in German is required, with high-level English and French. The role demands CAT-tools expertise, experience with translation projects, and collaboration across internal teams. Hybrid, full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Native German level required with high English and French.
• Experience in translation project management or related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Languages, Communication, Translation, or related field.
• Proficient with project management tools (Airtable, Jira, Confluence, Trello).
• Strong CAT tools knowledge (Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast) and AI familiarity.
• Client-oriented mindset with ability to manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Translating content into target language using CAT tools.
• Performing quality checks for accuracy and tone.
• Adapting content to cultural specifics for digital platforms.
• Managing terminology resources and translation memories.
• Collaborating with internal teams.

Skills

German (native)

English

French

Project coordination

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Languages/International Business

Tools

Airtable

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Trados

MemoQ

Wordfast

Job description

The Datawords Group supports major brands in the deployment of their international digital strategy. A true pioneer in this field, Datawords has developed unique know-how across the entire value chain of digital communication (multicultural technologies, creation, video, consulting, strategy, webmarketing, AI, data analytics, etc.). We are looking for innovative talent to best meet the growing challenges and technological developments of the sector. Our customers include giants in luxury, cosmetics, industry and e-commerce.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Translating content into the target language using CAT tools (Computer-Assisted Translation).
• Performing quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate tone of translated content.
• Adapting content to cultural specifics taking into account its use on digital platforms (websites, apps, internal tools etc.).
• Managing terminology resources, including translation memories.
• Collaborating and communicating with internal teams.

Requirements:

• Working languages: German (native-speaker level required) , a high level of English and French.
• Proven experience in translation project management or a related role within the language services or digital/tech industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Communication, Translation, Business Administration, International Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Airtable, Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of CAT tools and translation technologies (e.g., Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, etc.); familiarity with AI and automation platforms is an asset.
• Client-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Conditions:

• Permanent Full-Time Contract - 40h/week
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00 23 days of holidays + flexible public holidays 1 remote day/week
• Meal and transport vouchers company-paid
• Individual health insurance company-paid

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.