Freelance Translator

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a remote role as a Freelance Translator specializing in Marketing and IT. This ongoing project offers the flexibility to work on various assignments that require a keen eye for detail and a passion for languages. As part of a leading localization service provider, you'll engage with innovative companies and play a crucial role in helping them expand into new markets. Your expertise in translation, cultural awareness, and familiarity with CAT tools will be essential as you deliver high-quality translations and ensure consistency across projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
• IT skilled with knowledge of SDL Studio and CAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation and localization services in Marketing and IT sectors.
• Conduct linguistic review and QA to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Translation

Localization

Attention to Detail

Cultural Awareness

Proofreading

Time Management

Editorial Skills

Education

Degree in Applied Linguistics

Equivalent Experience

Tools

SDL Studio

CAT Tools

Job description

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, helping them to grow and expand in new markets by 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 in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, and checking terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries, and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.

Field of expertise: Marketing, IT, Documentation, Transcreation, Computer

This project is ongoing with a start date to be determined (approximately 1 week advanced notice will be given before the first start date).

Location: 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.

Project Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Freelance

Requirements

Main 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 specialized 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 the target language.
• Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture to recognize the author's play on words or visual references and able to adequately localize into the target language.
• Obsessed with 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.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

LocalEyes Vendor Management Team