[Hiring] Life Sciences & Marketing/UI French-France Linguist @Welocalize

Role Description

The Linguist performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation and copy edit tasks, taking on linguistic lead functions on assigned accounts/projects. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) for assigned accounts/projects.
• Training and developing freelancers.
• Ensuring work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within specified deadlines and quality levels.
• Ensuring that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

Main Duties include:

• Performing both Marketing/UI and Life Sciences translations and reviews (English to French-France).
• Performing copy edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts (English to French-France).
• Providing lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
• Managing and maintaining language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions) to quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project.
• Conducting research to ensure the best quality of delivery.
• Mastering or learning tools associated with translation work.
• Precisely following established processes, e.g., raising queries when necessary.
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required.
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes.
• Developing and training internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in French-France.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers).
• 3+ years experience in Translation/Localization of Marketing/UI & Life Sciences content. Experience in Finance translation would be a plus.
• 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, and linguists.

Requirements

• 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.