Senior Linguist - English to Korean

Welocalize; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize seeks a localization manager to enhance their global business by managing translation projects. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Translation, fluency in multiple languages, and at least 4 years of experience. Responsibilities include project management, team coordination, and quality assurance of linguistic materials.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization.
• Thorough understanding of the localization process.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform copy-editing and translation tasks as required.
• Manage project-related queries and coordinate freelancers.
• Develop training for internal linguists and freelancers.

Skills

Fluency in English

Native fluency in designated TARGET language

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to give clear feedback

Understanding of localization process

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAIN DUTIES

• The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
• Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Performing on-demand translation tasks
• Performing lead function on assigned accounts
• Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by freelancers for one or more accounts into their target language
• Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
• Managing project-related queries
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
• Coordinating a team of freelancers on assigned projects or accounts
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
• Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
• Meet or exceed the productivity KPI
• Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

Education Level

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Native fluency in designated TARGET language
• Thorough understanding of the localization process.
• Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
• Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.
• Subject-matter expert within company for discipline or process.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
• Ability to coordinate internal and external translators.

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