Language forms the bedrock of understanding, empathy, and connection. We are searching for a versatile translator who can bridge the linguistic gap in diverse scenarios ranging from medical, legal, community, to everyday interactions. The Lead Translator will be responsible for overseeing translation projects, maintaining linguistic quality, and collaborating closely with a team of translators. This role involves leading translation projects, performing translations, quality assurance, and contributing to process improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Translation Leadership:
Lead and coordinate translation projects from start to finish
Assign tasks to translation team members and manage their workflow
Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards
Translation and Proofreading:
Perform translation and proofreading tasks for a variety of content types, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency
Translate content from source languages to target languages
Quality Assurance:
Conduct linguistic quality assessments and reviews to maintain the highest translation quality
Develop and enforce translation and quality assurance standards
Team Collaboration:
Foster a collaborative work environment and provide guidance and mentoring to junior translators
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements
Terminology Management:
Maintain and update terminology databases and glossaries
Ensure consistency in terminology across translation projects
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and workflow enhancements
Client Communication:
Collaborate with clients to understand their specific translation requirements and preferences
Address client feedback and ensure client satisfaction
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
7 years of experience in translating documents, medical, legal
2 years of managing a translation team
Proven experience in translation, including experience in a lead or senior translator role
Proficiency in multiple languages, including fluency in source and target languages
Strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills in both source and target languages
Familiarity with translation software and CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Work From Home
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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