Gaelic Linguist

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• Performing copy-edit tasks (English > Irish) on assigned projects or accounts
• Performing on-demand translation tasks (English > Irish)
• Performing linguistic adaptation tasks into en-GB
• 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 Welocalizes 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

Additional Job Details:

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

• 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 fluency in Irish (Gaelic)
• 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 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