Freelance Translator

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

LocalEyes is seeking freelance translators for remote, project-based work in Marketing and IT. You will translate and localize content while ensuring cultural appropriateness and terminology accuracy for US audiences.

The role requires native-level proficiency, experience with SDL Studio and CAT tools, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced, confidential environment. Availability of at least 4 hours per day and potential travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Native in target language with degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent.
• IT skills with SDL Studio and CAT tools experience.
• Experience as translator in marketing and IT preferred.
• Editorial/journalistic skills and up-to-date terminology knowledge.
• Excellent written/spoken English; understands US culture and localization needs.
• Detail-oriented, confidentiality-conscious and quality-driven.
• Able to work in fast-paced, changing priorities with deadlines.
• Travel availability as required; quick response times and good availability (≥4h/day).

Skills

Native language proficiency

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Translation experience

Editorial skills

English proficiency

US culture awareness

Attention to detail

Confidential environment

Fast-paced work

Travel availability

Availability 4h/day

Education

Applied Linguistics / Translation degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Job description

About the role

This is a remote position. LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets providing experts and cultural awareness. LocalEyes is recruiting freelance talents to be part of its global and growing community of freelancers. We are looking for Freelance translators willing to provide translation and localization services in Marketing and IT sectors. For this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic team and in an international environment.

Field of expertise

Marketing, IT, Documentation, Transcreation, Computer

Project Duration

Ongoing

Employment Type

Freelance

Locations

Remote

Schedule

This work is based on project need. Hours can therefore vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important. There might be full days of work in a row several times per year.

Requirements

• Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• Preferred experience as a translator specialised in translation and proofreading of the required field (marketing and IT)
• Editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language
• Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture in order to recognise the author's play on words or visual references and able to adequately localise into target language
• Obsessed by the detail, quality-driven and has a passion for languages
• Understanding and attitude to work within a confidential environment
• Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines
• Available to travel as the business calls
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good availability, potentially at least 4 hours per day and quick response times

GDPR

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We look forward to hearing from you! LocalEyes Vendor Management Team