Freelance Translator
Job Summary
Job Description
- Native speaker of Turkish and fluent in English
- 5 years experience in translating and editing marketing materials
- Experience in using computer-aided translation tools (CAT tools)
- Previous localization experience at an advertising agency
- Experience in working for global technology brands
6 skills required
Job Details
Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
The Role:
The Translator/Linguist is responsible for translating, proofreading and editing our technology client’s marketing communications, working closely with editors, and creative directors, and maintaining the highest possible translation standards. The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, with a keen eye and exceptional attention to detail to ensure clarity and accuracy in all copy projects. They should be flexible, adaptable, and results-driven, with the ability to work with stakeholders, internal and external partners, and project managers. The ideal candidate should also be able to handle and prioritize translation assignments in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
You will be required to build strong working relationships with the in-market and global teams to ensure delivery of linguistically and tonally perfect campaigns that will ensure the client’s products stand out in your market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate, proofread and edit copy for the client’s brand and products
- Work closely with in-country team on a high volume of projects and deliver on time and to an excellent standard, often with short deadlines
- Collaborate with the members of the translation team to improve the quality of the copy
- Leverage glossaries and style guides to ensure alignment with the brand’s tone of voice, ensuring clarity and accuracy of translations, and maintaining the highest possible standards
- Help maintain the client’s brand tone of voice across all communications
- Work with a wide range of translation software and tools
- Work with validation teams to always take translation quality to the next level
Requirements:
- A degree in translation, communications or linguistics
- Native speaker of the target language and fluent in English
- Min 1 year experience in Machine Translation Post Editing
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in translating and editing marketing and technical materials
- Ideal candidates should have a previous localization experience at an advertising agency, localization, or transcreation agency
- Full command of the language and grammar
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the English language
- Experience in working for global technology brands and products
- Experience in using computer-aided translation tools (CAT tools such as Trados)
- Experience in the development and maintenance of style guides and glossaries
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as a team member
- Must be flexible and able to adapt within an environment of constant change
- The ability to perform effectively and efficiently under time pressure
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WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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