Senior Simplified Chinese Editor - Localization & LQA

WPP Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Production is seeking an exceptional editor to validate and adapt in-country content for a major technology client, focusing on Simplified Chinese and English. You will oversee copy from translation partners, ensuring linguistic precision and brand consistency across channels.

The role requires 5+ years in copyediting, native Chinese skills, and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in copyediting and/or subediting for marketing and technical materials.
• Native speaker from China; edit Simplified Chinese and English.
• Familiar with U.S. English style and usage.
• Excellent communication skills under time pressure.
• Experience with global brands and localization.
• Willing to learn client specific programs and systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate internal and customer-facing content for multiple channels, ensuring linguistic standards and tone of voice.
• Review, rework and approve copy from translation partners to maintain consistency across projects.
• Apply cultural market insight to ensure content is appropriate for the target market.
• Perform transcreation and LQA for specified content groups.
• Leverage glossaries, style guides and TM tools to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain product, brand and market knowledge to keep content on-brand.
• Collaborate with in-country and global teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage multiple projects with a flexible, responsive approach to changing priorities.

Skills

Copyediting

Linguistic accuracy

Communication skills

Deadline pressure

Flexibility

Job description

WPP Production is seeking an exceptional editor to validate and adapt in-country content for a major technology client, focusing on Simplified Chinese and English. You will oversee copy from translation partners, ensuring linguistic precision and brand consistency across channels.

The role requires 5+ years in copyediting, native Chinese skills, and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced, global environment.