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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