Main Duties
- Perform entertainment, marketing, PR and Life Sciences translations and reviews (English to German)
- Perform copy edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts (English to German)
- Perform lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
- Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
- Conduct research to ensure the best quality of delivery
- Master or learn the tools associated with translation work
- Precisely follow the established processes, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to do so.
- Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
- Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
- Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Native fluency in German
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
- 3+ years experience in Translation/Localization of marketing & Life Sciences content
- University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Thorough understanding of the localization process.
- Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
- Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
OTHER SKILLS
- Passion for German popular culture and entertainment industry
- Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
- Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
- Ability to work within a remote team.
