Dutch Linguist

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OVERVIEW

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
• Performing copy-edit 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 the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) 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 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 PEM

REQUIREMENTS

• Education
• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization
• Experience
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Native fluency in Dutch.
• Thorough understanding of the localization process.
• Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
• Excellent user experience of standard TMS and 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 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.