Description
We are looking for a Korean Linguist and Localization Expert to join our team in Bangkok and help improve localization of multiple Agoda products.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor the quality of translated content across all customer-facing channels
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to meet deadlines and quality expectations
- Maintain localization assets such as style guides, glossaries, and translation memories
- Support urgent translation requests as needed
- Conduct product reviews for inconsistencies and localization issues
- Lead arbitration reviews when required and escalate recurring issues to managers
- Evaluate, onboard, and manage translation vendors and freelancers
- Improve AI prompt engineering to generate better translation output for the Korean markets
- Support research and content experimentation to improve content performance and user engagement
- Participate in training initiatives related to specific ownership areas
- Provide cultural and linguistic guidance for the Korean markets
- Promote localization best practices by participating in translation quality audits and benchmarking activities.
Requirements:
- Native-level fluency in Korean, with exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Linguistics, Translation, Korean Language, Literature, or a related field
- Proven experience in translation and localization, ideally in a professional setting
- Strong proficiency in English, with the ability to accurately understand source content and adapt it naturally for Korean-speaking audiences
- Excellent internet research skills and highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in the travel, hospitality, or e-commerce industry is an advantage