Korean Linguist - English to Korean

Job Description Summary

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

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 and Skills

• Native fluency in Korean 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, 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