Country Language Editor Greece

Job Description

The Country Language Editor will have a detailed knowledge and background on the country where they resided in the past 5 years at least will be proficient in the local language and will be able to support our mapping project with very detailed knowledge on cultural specifics and logistics in the respective country. They will be part of an international environment where they will be able to use their linguistic skills and will demonstrate great analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Analyze geographic and linguistic source data from the respective country of residence ensuring accuracy and relevance
Review and provide feedback on geographic data and correct navigation data
Recommend and implement cartographic improvements based on the local markets enhancing user experience
Improve large datasets together with an international team
Research Point of interests in local areas
Label training data for machine learning of an address parser
Review and correct pronunciation of street and place names and provide suggestions for improvement
Act as a local expert to provide guidance and advice to various teams on locally specific characteristics related to geography road laws or languages.

Requirements

Soft skills:
Fluent or native speaker in the local language (Greece)
Professional proficiency in English
Confident user of word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Word and MS Excel
Motivated to learn how to use new software tools
Pragmatic and proactive attitude
Detail oriented
Excellent communicator
Able to work both independently and with others
Analytical thinking
Very good understanding of local road laws

Technical Skills:

Experience with macOS
Experience with GIS software will be considered an advantage
Knowledge of product localisation
Experience working with databases and data analysis
Experience working with commercial and open data sources
Able to assess accuracy and reliability of different web sources
Experience working with issue tracking software (e.g. Jira)

At least 1-3 years of professional experience in Translation Journalism Content Creation Tourism Geography Cartography or similar
Excellent written and communication skills in the local language in country of scope (Grammar Orthography Dialects)
Specific local and cultural knowledge about the country in scope

University Degree in Linguistics Language Philology Geography Cartography Journalism or similar
English language to European CEFR C2 or C1 standard in both verbally and written.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Referral bonus program
• 24 days annual paid leave
• Additional health insurance (outpatient & hospital medical care dental care coverage of dioptric glasses and more)
• Free Psychological Counselling via Green Line and on the spot
• Newborn or newly adopted child bonus
• Food vouchers - 150 BGN/month
• Upskilling & reskilling training programs and e-learning hub
• Recognition awards
• Sports cards (partially covered by the employer) and company sports initiatives
• Special company discounts
• Various social and charity initiatives