[Hiring] Spanish and Catalan Junior Translator @Welocalize

Role Description

The role focuses on delivering high-quality translations across various content types using standard CAT tools and adhering strictly to client-specific guidelines and processes.

• Perform translations in one or more translation tools for assigned clients and projects
• Translate various types of content, e.g. marketing, help, UI, or regulated content
• Support the team with copy-edit tasks on selected content types
• Master the standard CAT tools and tools associated with translation work for internal clients (e.g. tools for creating queries or checking the live UI elements)
• Precisely follow the established translation process, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to
• Precisely follow the style guide and overall client requirements
• Improve based on the corrections made by senior team members as well as the client reviewers
• Keep track of personal error statistics and work on the weak spots
• Take part in the internal trainings and the ones organized by the clients
• Participate in the error arbitration process
• Meet the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery and quality
• Take part in the internal quality meetings and the quality calls organized by the client for the whole team
• Constantly analyze own gaps and think of what assistance the senior members can provide to help address those

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience
• University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full-time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full-time professional experience in translating
• Native fluency in Spanish and Catalan
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
• 0-2 years of experience in translation or creating easy-to-read texts
• Passion for the world of language and technology
• Ability to work within a virtual team