Welocalize is a global transformation partner that accelerates the business journey of brands and companies by enabling them to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. As a Senior Linguist - English to Korean, you will perform copy-edit tasks, translation tasks, lead functions, and manage language materials for assigned projects or accounts. You will also coordinate with team members, freelancers, and clients on linguistic matters, develop training programs, and participate in process development. With 4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization, fluency in English and Korean, and excellent communication skills, you will contribute to the success of Welocalize's global clients. You will work with a talented team, use standard software and CAT tools, and meet productivity KPIs. This role offers flexible remote work options, $4,000/year travel stipends, and equity in a fast-growing company. Apply now to join Welocalize's team and shape the future of language services.

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAIN DUTIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
Performing on-demand translation tasks
Performing lead function on assigned accounts
Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by freelancers for one or more accounts into their target language
Preparing, 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
Managing project-related queries
Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
Coordinating a team of freelancers on assigned projects or accounts
Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
Meet or exceed the productivity KPI
Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

Education Level

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Native fluency in designated TARGET language
Thorough understanding of the localization process.
Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.
Subject-matter expert within company for discipline or process.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
Ability to coordinate internal and external translators.

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