Localization Coordinator

5 Months ago • 2-3 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Localization Coordinator at Trek works collaboratively with various teams (content creators, translators, IT, marketing, sales, and external agencies) to ensure the timely and accurate translation and localization of product and marketing materials. Responsibilities include coordinating translation and proofing, managing projects (from initiation to completion), working with linguists and reviewers, ensuring in-language revisions are correctly implemented in Trek's CMS, and maintaining adherence to brand and quality standards. The role also involves process management, optimizing localization practices to maximize quality and client satisfaction while minimizing costs. The ideal candidate possesses 2-3 years of experience in localization/translation, proficiency in CAT tools, and strong attention to detail.

Must have:

2-3 years localization/translation experience
Proficiency in CAT tools
Strong attention to detail
Project management skills
Excellent communication skills

Perks:

Amazing benefits
Opportunities for growth

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Job Details

A bit about us

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!

Job Description

The Localization coordinator works closely with content creators, translators, IT, marketing, sales, and outside agencies to facilitate timely, trouble-free translation and localization of product and marketing copy.

Responsibilities

Translation/Proofing coordination (75%)
Daily project management, including analysis of source content, project initiation and planning, managing linguist and in-country reviewer teams, and constant communication with business DRIs and project sponsors
Coordinate with content administration team to ensure in-language revisions are made correctly in Trek’s content management system(s)
Calmly and confidently plan, execute, and manage multiple timelines to ensure high-quality translations on deadline
Monitor and communicate status of projects to localization manager and appropriate teams
Ensure strict adherence to Trek brand and quality standards
Process management (25%)
Apply Trek’s localization practices, working with linguists, reviewers and DRIs to maximize quality and internal client satisfaction while minimizing budget, and with the localization manager to evolve and improve processes

Qualifications