Slovenian Health Fitness Localization Specialist

Localizationacademy; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate localization specialist with a deep understanding of fitness and wellness. This exciting role involves translating and localizing content to engage diverse audiences, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail, contributing to high-quality content that promotes healthy lifestyles. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the health and fitness sector, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in translation and localization focusing on fitness/nutrition/wellness content.
• Strong understanding of fitness terminology and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Translate and localize wellness-related content ensuring cultural relevance.
• Review and edit content for precision, consistency, and quality.

Skills

Translation and Localization

Communication Skills

Proofreading and Editing

Research and Analytical Skills

Fitness Terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Linguistics

Bachelor's degree in Translation

Bachelor's degree in Sports Science

Bachelor's degree in Fitness Management

Tools

Word Processors

Spreadsheets

Virtual Collaboration Tools

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 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

In this position, the localization specialist will have a deep understanding of linguistic principles and be adept at creating, translating, and localizing content related to wellness, exercise, and nutrition. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to convey complex health concepts clearly and accurately, and a keen eye for detail. The linguist will ensure that all content is culturally relevant and resonates with diverse audiences, promoting a healthy lifestyle through engaging and precise language.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• Content Translation and Localization
• Translate and localize fitness/nutrition/wellness-related content ensuring cultural relevance and contextual accuracy.
• Adapt content to reflect the linguistic and cultural nuances of the target audience while preserving the original message and tone.
• Quality Assurance
• Review and edit translated content for precision, consistency, and quality.
• Ensure adherence to industry-specific terminology and style guidelines.
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Stay updated with the latest trends, terminology, and innovations in the fitness/nutrition/wellness industry, including workouts, equipment names, exercises, and methodologies.
• Provide insights and expertise on fitness/nutrition/wellness-related topics.
• Research and Development
• Conduct research to support content creation and ensure the accuracy of fitness/nutrition/wellness-related information.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, Sports Science, Fitness Management, Journalism, or a related field
• Experience: Proven experience in translation and localization, with a focus on fitness/nutrition/wellness content; Demonstrable expertise in fitness/nutrition/wellness, including knowledge of exercises, equipment, training methodologies, and fitness programs
• Skills: Proficiency in English and Slovenian, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both; Strong understanding of fitness terminology; Excellent proofreading and editing skills; Strong research and analytical skills; Passion for fitness/nutrition/wellness and a deep understanding of the community and culture
• Additional Requirements: Technology savvy, including practical knowledge of computers and mobile devices; Familiarity with word processors, spreadsheets, and virtual collaboration tools; User of iOS/macOS systems; Proficient in typing in the target language using a local keyboard; Ability to work independently and remotely; Enjoys teamwork in a multicultural environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a linguist who is deeply immersed in the world of health and fitness and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality, engaging content to a global audience for one of our leading technology clients.