Sámi Translator

Sandberg Translation Partners; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking language service provider as a freelance translator specializing in Sámi. This role offers the flexibility to work from home, engaging in various linguistic tasks while utilizing your language skills. Ideal candidates will have a strong grasp of linguistics and attention to detail. As part of a dynamic team, you will navigate diverse translation projects and workflows, contributing to innovative multilingual communication solutions. If you're passionate about languages and eager to collaborate remotely, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Native Sámi speakers with a flair for languages are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in translation or linguistics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete various linguistic tasks as they arise.
• Utilize software tools and follow translation workflows.

Skills

Sámi language proficiency

Linguistics knowledge

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Fast learner

Solid English language skills

Education

Translation study or experience

Tools

Translation environment tools

Job description

We’re Sandberg, a leading international language service provider. We provide professional translation and localisation services to our clients, helping them communicate their message to new audiences.

If you are a native Sámi speaker, have a flair for languages, and you’re interested in freelance translation work that can be completed online from home, then we’d love to hear from you! For this work, you don’t have to be a qualified translator, though translation study and/or experience is an advantage.

We are looking for people who:

• are native speakers of Sámi
• can collaborate with us remotely as independent freelance contractors
• have a good grasp of linguistics (understand the terminology around grammar and semantics)
• have attention to detail (spelling, punctuation, spacing, formatting, special characters)
• are flexible
• are fast learners and good at picking up new technology
• have solid English language skills

Your tasks will include:

• Other linguistic tasks offered to you as requirements arise

We will expect you to:

• Use a multitude of software tools, including translation environment tools (experience of these tools is an advantage)
• Use a host of linguistic resources
• Follow different translation workflows for different project types
• Understand different translation and quality control processes

Duration and workload

• Before being approved, we’ll test you with an aptitude test
• Once in our community, you’ll be offered projects on an ad hoc basis
• You should be prepared for fluctuation in volume of tasks

About Sandberg

Sandberg is a UK-based company with staff in the UK, Bulgaria and the Nordic countries. We’re a solution partner experienced in tailored translation, transcreation and localisation services. We use our experience to find innovative ways to face your multilingual communication challenges.