Irish Gaelic Linguist

MAIN DUTIES

• 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 on Gaelic
• Performing on-demand translation tasks
• Performing linguistic adaptation tasks into enGB
• Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
• 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
• 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
• Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Education Level
• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 3+ years of experience in translation/localization
• Experience 
• Native fluency in Gaelic and English
• 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, 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