Freelance Localization Specialist - All languages

12 Months ago • All levels • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

Freelance Localization Specialist for KAYAK & OpenTable. Must have: Native fluency in target language, translation/localization experience, strong English proficiency, and Translation Management Systems knowledge.
Must have:
  • Native Fluency
  • Translation Experience
  • Strong English
  • TMS Knowledge
Good to have:
  • Creative Translation
  • SEO Familiarity
  • LQA Experience
  • Marketing Background
Perks:
  • Global Network
  • Diverse Team

Job Details

About the job

Position

Please note that this is an open position, and we will get in touch with you if we have a new project available for your language pair that matches your expertise.

Do you have a strong passion for travel, dining and language?

We are looking for a creative Localization Specialist to join us on a freelance basis. Your task will be to localize our products and content, primarily for KAYAK and OpenTable. As a professional linguist, you will provide linguistic and cultural expertise to help us connect with our audience and enhance the travel and dining experience through localization.

You will contribute to localizing new product features and marketing campaigns that resonate with the rich diversity of communities we engage with.

Come aboard and be part of a diverse team of localizers, dedicated to helping travelers and food enthusiasts uncover, reserve, and enjoy the world's most exquisite destinations.

If you are as passionate about localization as we are, you’re exactly who we’re looking for!

Your tasks


  • Translate, review and edit content for KAYAK/OpenTable’s products and assets, tailored to the target market
  • Adhere to our style guides to deliver high-quality translations and creative transcriptions
  • Translate and proofread content for various channels, including landing pages, blogs, newsletters, SEO content, social media, and other marketing materials
  • Conduct LQA and functionality checks to engage with the local audience
  • Maintain and refine language-specific resources such as style guides and glossaries
  • Anticipate a lighter initial workload, with scope for increased involvement based on future projects


Your profile


  • Proficient native speaker in the target language (required)
  • Strong verbal and written command of English
  • Proven experience in website/app localization and translation
  • Experience using Translation Management Systems
  • A flair for creative translation and copywriting
  • Familiarity with SEO
  • Background in LQA
  • Relevant academic or professional background in communication, marketing, translation, linguistics, or related fields
  • You’re a quick learner, forward-thinking, and comfortable incorporating the latest tech in a rapidly advancing industry
  • You’re a versatile multitasker, adept at managing workflows, information, and processes across diverse project types


Candidates will be invited to complete a short test as part of the selection process. Apply now!

About KAYAK

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. We’re also redefining the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software. For more information, visit www.KAYAK.com.

Working with KAYAK makes you part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including SWOODOO, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each other's strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.

OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

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About The Company

At KAYAK, we help millions of travelers around the globe make confident travel decisions. As the world’s leading travel search engine, KAYAK searches other sites to show travelers the information they need to find the right flights, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages.


And because we aim to help travelers explore the world more confidently, we’re always on the lookout for ways to make travel planning and trip management easier – offering up a variety of tools and features such as KAYAK Trips, Explore, Price Forecast and our constantly evolving app and A.I. innovations.


KAYAK is part of a global network that includes our sister brand OpenTable, as well as a portfolio of travel metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Collectively, we’re uniquely equipped to help people experience the world through travel and dining.


KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings Inc. and operates sites in more than 70 countries and territories.


KAYAK will never request payment(s) from its candidates for open positions. If you have ever been contacted about a job at KAYAK by phone/Whatsapp or email, and have been asked to provide a Credit Card, wire transfer or crypto payment, please be aware that KAYAK is not associated with this outreach. If you receive a suspicious request regarding a career opportunity at KAYAK, please report it to us.


To find out more, visit KAYAK.com.

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