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.
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a motivated Irish Gaelic Linguist & Translator Intern to join our team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in professional translation, localization, and linguistic research.
In this position you will assist with linguistic tasks such as quality control, translation, and localization while gaining hands-on experience in a professional language services environment. This internship is ideal for aspiring linguists seeking to develop their skills in a dynamic, global organization while contributing to real-world projects that drive impactful results.
MAIN DUTIES
- Assist with copy-editing tasks for assigned projects or accounts in Irish Gaelic.
- Perform on-demand translation tasks between Irish Gaelic and English.
- Support linguistic adaptation tasks for English content.
- Assist in managing and maintaining linguistic materials, including glossaries, style guides, and project-specific documentation.
- Contribute to project-related queries and collaborate with team members to resolve terminology or language issues.
- Support quality assurance processes by testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors.
- Participate in the development of new working processes and provide input for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including freelancers and clients, on linguistic matters.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Translation, Applied Languages, or a related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in Irish Gaelic and English.
- Familiarity with localization processes and translation workflows.
- Basic understanding of CAT tools (e.g., XTM, SDL Studio) and issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- A passion for linguistic and cultural diversity.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Paid practical experience in translation and localization workflows.
- Training in industry-standard tools and practices, including CAT tools.
- Exposure to global client projects and a professional multilingual work environment.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities from experienced linguists.
- Insights into the language services industry and the role of Irish Gaelic in international content.