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German Linguist
- Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
- IT, Software development, System Engineering Jobs
- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
Description
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Perform entertainment, marketing, PR and other consumer-oriented translations and reviews in the client-owned translation tool
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Conduct research to ensure the best quality of delivery
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Master or learn the tools associated with translation work
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Precisely follow the established processes, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to
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Learn the style guide and overall client’s requirements, e.g. stylistic preferences
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Improve based on the corrections made by the internal and the client reviewers
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Participate in the error arbitration process
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Meet the productivity KPIs
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Take part in quality meetings
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Constantly analyze own gaps and ask for support to address them
Responsibilities
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Native fluency in German
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Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
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Meet at least one of the following criteria, as per ISO standards:
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A recognized graduate qualification in translation from an institution of higher education.
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A recognized graduate qualification in any other field from an institution of higher education plus 2 years of full-time professional experience in translating.
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5 years of full-time professional experience in translating.
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Passion for pop culture and entertainment industry
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Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work with tight deadlines
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Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
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Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
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Ability to work within a remote team.
Hard Skills
- Deliverable management
- Meeting minutes
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Audio translating experience
- Simultaneous translations experience
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Enthusiastic