Hebrew Linguist

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Hebrew Linguist performs quality control tasks, transcreation tasks and on-demand translation tasks on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or 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 team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts

- Performing on-demand translation tasks

- Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts

- Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions) 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

- Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required

- Developing and training of internal linguists/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

- Meet or exceed the productivity KPI

- Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

REQUIREMENTS

Education

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

Experience

- Native-level fluency in the Hebrew language

- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

- Experienced as a translator in : Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites

- Excellent knowledge of terminology in the following subject matters: IT consumer products, social media, entertainment.

- 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 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/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