Translator with NORWEGIAN [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR7 seeks a Norwegian translator for English (US) into Norwegian on a remote freelance basis. Translate software, marketing or legal content using CAT tools and maintain terminology across projects.

Responsibilities include using translation memories and glossaries, ensuring high grammatical accuracy and adherence to style guides. Requires strong English, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Native in target Norwegian with degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience.
• IT proficient with SDL Studio and CAT tools.
• Experience translating software/marketing/legal content preferred.
• Comfortable with technology and rapid learning of new tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate content from English (US) to Norwegian while preserving meaning.
• Adhere to project instructions, glossary, TM and style guides.
• Maintain high grammatical accuracy and correct terminology.
• Ensure proper formatting and tagging, with correct country references.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Applied Linguistics or Translation

Tools

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Job description

This is a remote position. Translator with NORWEGIAN – (English US into NORWEGIAN) In STAR7 () we support our customers throughout the product information and content life cycle. STAR7 started its activity as a Language Service Provider more than 20 years ago. We are specialized in localization and internationalization. We are looking for Linguists with NORWEGIAN to join our dedicated Team. We are looking for translators comfortable with CAT Tools and passionate about technology to translate either SW or Marketing or Legal content for one of the most innovative Companies leading the future of sustainable mobility. Field/s of expertise: Software and/or Marketing and/or Legal Location: Remote Start date: TBC Project Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: This role is on a freelancer basis

Responsibilities

• Depending on the project, translate and ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source.
• Perform linguistic tasks as per project instructions and other references (translation memory, glossary, style guides, etc.).
• Ensure high-grammatical accuracy while maintaining key terminology, spotting inconsistencies and incorrect cultural references.
• Correct formatting/tagging, punctuation, country specifics, terminology, style, fluency as per guidelines.

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 depending on individual fields of expertise (marketing ad/and software and/or legal)
• Comfortable with technology.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills.
• As a plus, experience translating content containing embedded variables in an XML environment with a high comfort level in manipulating XML type tags during translation.
• Demonstrated aptitude to independently learn new technologies - some projects might be performed using proprietary localisation tool sets.
• Self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Flexibility to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in 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