Descripción del puesto

The Hebrew Linguist performs quality control, transcreation and on-demand translation tasks on assigned accounts/projects. The role also involves coordinating the activities of a team of translators (internal and/or freelance) to ensure high-quality output delivered on time and in line with established standards. Additionally, ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project team.

Responsibilities:

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Perform on-demand translation tasks.
• Perform lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
• Maintain and manage language materials, including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions, ensuring they meet quality standards and remain up to date as required by the account or project.
• Manage project-related queries.
• Ensure good interaction among team members and resolve questions on terminology and language matters.
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors as required.
• Develop and train internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and the company’s needs.
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required.
• Participate in the development of new and improved working processes.
• Meet or exceed the productivity KPI.
• Achieve the goals set by the Squad Lead.

Requisitos

Requirements:

Education

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages and related experience as translator and/or reviewer of 3+ years

Experience:

• Native fluency in Hebrew language.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• 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, such as XTM and SDL Studio, as well as issue tracking and query management tools like 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.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability and willingness to train or teach others and pass on knowledge.
• Ability, willingness, and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels.
• Ability to work within a virtual team.

Beneficios

Benefits:

• National public holidays.
• Vacations: 3 weeks per year.
• Work laptop provided.