German/English Editor & German Translator

The German/English Editor & German Translator at ISG ensures high-quality bilingual (EN/DE) content for market research reports. This role involves translating English reports into fluent German, editing both German and English content for clarity and grammar, and post-editing machine-translated text. The individual will also maintain glossaries and ensure content adheres to ISG's quality and style guidelines, collaborating with analysts and editors to produce publication-ready materials.

Must Have

• Translate English market research reports into idiomatic, fluent German.
• Edit German and English reports for clarity, grammar, sentence structure, and tone.
• Post-edit machine-translated (DeepL/GPT) content to correct idioms, grammar, and terminology.
• Maintain glossary and terminology sheets across projects.
• Ensure content meets ISG quality, formatting, and style guidelines.
• Work with analysts and editors to finalize publication-ready content.
• 3-5 years’ experience in translation/editing.
• Strong English-to-German translation proficiency.
• Proficiency in spoken German.
• Ability to rewrite in German with Knowledge about its idiomatic use.
• Excellent German and English editing skills.
• Ability to rewrite literal translations into natural, idiomatic German.
• Knowledge of business and technology terminology.
• Experience with MT post-editing.
• Experience with machine-translated content.
• Strong attention to detail and language accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Description

Website: Leading Global Technology Research & Advisory Firm | ISG (isg-one.com)

Wanted: dynamic and creative leaders ready to connect with a like-minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients make their digital infrastructure faster and more effective. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there. So, get ready to kickstart your career with a team that’s connected – connected by freedom.

Department: Research

Location: India (Remote/Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Purpose

The German/English Editor & German Translator ensures high-quality bilingual (EN/DE) content for ISG market research reports. The role includes translation, editing, quality control, and editing post machine-translation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Translate English market research reports into idiomatic, fluent German.
• Edit German and English reports for clarity, grammar, sentence structure, and tone.
• Post-edit machine-translated (DeepL/GPT) content to correct idioms, grammar, and terminology.
• Maintain glossary and terminology sheets across projects.
• Ensure content meets ISG quality, formatting, and style guidelines.
• Work with analysts and editors to finalize publication-ready content.

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Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5 years’ experience in translation/editing
• Strong English-to-German translation proficiency
• Proficiency in spoken German
• Ability to rewrite in German with Knowledge about its idiomatic use
• Excellent German and English editing skills
• Ability to rewrite literal translations into natural, idiomatic German
• Knowledge of business and technology terminology
• Experience with MT post-editing
• Experience with machine-translated content.
• Strong attention to detail and language accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.