Bhojpuri Creative UI and Marketing Linguist

MAIN DUTIES

• Translate and review content from English into Bhojpuri with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience.
• Content types: "Informational","Legal","Marketing","Product","Support"
• CAT Tool: working with Smartling, Jira

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum 3 years' experience translating and reviewing content in the specified subject matter.
• Proficient in all areas of expertise: marketing and product and legal and Informational
• Well-versed in various translation & terminology tools.
• Excellent communications skills in English (spoken and written).
• Have some degree of proficiency in Bhojpuri.
• Native fluency in target language.
• Degree in linguistics, translation or equivalent experience.
• Able to follow instructions, eg. character restrictions, etc.
• Able to communicate effectively the rationale behind their transcreation skills.
• Technical (UI, CS) and creative (synopses, episodic titles) knowledge

Here is a non-exhaustive list of main tasks for this role:

• Linguistic tasks:
• Perform LQA reviews, adhering to quality guidelines and production timelines.
• Handle arbitrations and drive linguistic consensus for optimal results.
• Perform glossary and TM updates within Smartling environment, following the guidelines provided by the quality team.
• Handle Client review (from non-linguists) feedback exchange and implementation.
• Process linguistic feedback from QA testing and implement changes as needed.
• Provide linguistic and cultural consultation as requested by the client.
• Quality Management tasks:
• Liaise with Lead translator and translation teams (in writing & via meetings) to share constructive feedback and drive overall language quality improvement.
• Liaise with client stakeholders (in writing & via meetings) to discuss linguistic matters and offer consultation in a clear & well-substantiated manner.
• Maintain reference materials, training documentation and meeting notes.
• Answer linguistic queries adhering to outlined query management processes.
• Proactively monitor language quality performance via LQA report, take action to address issues in a timely manner, and flag quality risks to the quality team.
• Work on internal and external RCAs and QIPs, as instructed by the quality team.
• Proactively assess and suggest asset improvements, considering their impact on end users as well as the associated effort (time & cost).
• Critically prioritize and track QM tasks based on urgency, impact and client needs, adhering to relevant guidelines and designated time allocation.