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
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 accountsPerforming on-demand translation tasksPerforming lead function on assigned accountsTaking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by freelancers for one or more accounts into their target languagePreparing, 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 projectManaging project-related queriesEnsuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language mattersCoordinating a team of freelancers on assigned projects or accountsTesting and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as requiredDeveloping and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needsInteracting with clients on linguistic matters as requiredParticipating in the development of new and improved working processesMeet or exceed the productivity KPIAchieving the goals set by the Squad LeadEducation Level
University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requirements
4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localizationFluent in English, both written and spokenNative fluency in designated TARGET languageThorough 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. JIRAAbility 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.Excellent problem-solving skillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguistsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levelsAbility to work in a virtual team
