Brazilian Portuguese Localization Specialist

Center for Responsible; Almada; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize seeks a qualified translator-localization professional to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for assigned accounts. You will coordinate with freelancers and agencies, maintain glossaries and style guides, and address terminology queries to ensure high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities include lead support on projects, maintaining language materials, training internal linguists and vendors, and collaborating with clients and virtual teams to optimize workflows and meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent.
• Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese; English fluency in written and spoken.
• 4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing.
• 2+ years of review experience.
• Good knowledge of terminology used in multiple subject matters.
• Experience with standard software (Windows, Office).
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and provide clear feedback.
• Experience training others and working in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Perform on-demand translation tasks.
• Perform lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
• Manage and maintain language materials (glossaries, style guides, work instructions) to required quality.
• Manage project-related queries and terminology.
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required.
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors as required.
• Develop and train internal linguists and external partners as needed.
• Meet or exceed KPIs for productivity and on-time delivery.

Skills

Translation

Editing

Localization

Terminology management

CAT tools

Lead collaboration

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages

5+ years translation experience

4+ years translation/localization/editing or content writing

2+ years of review experience

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

Welocalize seeks a qualified translator-localization professional to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for assigned accounts. You will coordinate with freelancers and agencies, maintain glossaries and style guides, and address terminology queries to ensure high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities include lead support on projects, maintaining language materials, training internal linguists and vendors, and collaborating with clients and virtual teams to optimize workflows and meet KPIs.