Descripción del puesto

We are looking for an experienced Brazilian Portuguese <> English translator who has experience in Marketing and UI translation (legal experience is a plus). The ideal candidate has experience interacting directly with clients and coordinating or leading freelance or in-house translators on certain projects.

The Portuguese (Brazil) Linguist performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators for assigned accounts or projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

Responsibilities:

• Performing copy-editing tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Performing on-demand translation tasks.
• Performing lead function on assigned accounts.
• Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by freelancers for one or more accounts into their target language.
• Preparing, managing and maintaining language materials (including glossaries, style guides, work instructions, among others) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project.
• Managing project-related queries.
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters.
• Coordinating a team of freelancers on assigned projects or accounts.
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required.
• Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts and needs.
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required.
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes.
• Meet or exceed the productivity KPI.

Requisitos

Requirements:

• Education: University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Native fluency in designated TARGET language: Brazilian Portuguese.
• Thorough understanding of the localization process.
• Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
• Excellent user experience of standard TMSs 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 interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.
• Subject-matter expert within the company for discipline or process.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
• Ability to coordinate internal and external translators.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, 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/teach others and pass on knowledge.
• Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels.
• Ability to work in a virtual team.
• Please note that the candidate must reside in Argentina.

Beneficios

Benefits:

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