Czech Linguist

About Welocalize 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

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 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 and external partners 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 KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality

Achieving the goals set by the team manager

REQUIREMENTS

Education
University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies  or  equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)
Experience
Native-level fluency in the Czech language
Fluency in English, both written and spoken in a variety of registers 
4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
2+ years of review experience
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, and 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