Description
We are seeking a Junior Hebrew Linguist to join our Production team remotely. As a Junior Hebrew Linguist, you will manage translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
- Performing on-demand translation tasks
- Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language
- Preparing, managing and maintaining language materials, including glossaries, Style Guides, and work instructions
- Managing project-related queries
- Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
- Coordinating with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts
- Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
- Developing and training internal linguists and 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
- Meeting or exceeding KPIs in terms of productivity, on-time delivery, and quality
Requirements:
- University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Native fluency in Hebrew language
- 0-2 years of experience in translation or creating easy-to-read texts
- Thorough understanding of the localization process
- Knowledge of terminology used in various subject matters
- Knowledge 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 user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists