Gaelic Translator Remote-friendly Localization Impact

Job Overview

Job Title: Translator

Department: Language Group

Reports To: Translation Lead

Job Responsibilities - Translator

• Perform translations in various CAT tools for assigned clients and projects.
• Translate various types of content such as marketing, help, UI, or regulated content.
• Support the team with copy edit tasks on selected content types.
• Master the standard CAT tools and associated internal tools (e.g., tools for creating queries or checking live UI elements).
• Precisely follow the established translation process, raising queries when needed.
• Follow the style guide and overall client requirements.
• Improve based on corrections made by senior team members and client reviewers.
• Track personal error statistics and work on weak spots.
• Participate in internal trainings and client-organized training.
• Participate in the error arbitration process.
• Meet KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, and quality.
• Take part in internal quality meetings and client quality calls for the whole team.
• Continuously analyze own gaps and seek assistance from senior members.
• Meet goals set by the team manager.

Job Responsibilities - Junior Translator

• Perform translations in one or more translation tools for assigned clients and projects.
• Translate various types of content such as marketing, help, UI, or regulated content.
• Master the standard CAT tools and associated internal tools.
• Precisely follow the established translation process, raising queries when needed.
• Follow the style guide and overall client requirements.
• Improve based on corrections made by senior team members and client reviewers.
• Track personal error statistics and work on weak spots.
• Participate in internal trainings and client-organized training.
• Participate in the error arbitration process.
• Meet KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, and quality.
• Take part in internal quality meetings and client quality calls for the whole team.
• Continuously analyze own gaps and seek assistance from senior members.

Key Performance Indicators

• Hourly and daily productivity
• On time delivery
• Quality scores
• Overall performance

Performance Measures

• Performance is appraised by the Team Lead, including attitude, responsibility, communication, teamwork, and attendance.
• Translators must meet expected performance results consistently.

Requirements

• Education Level: University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency: Fluent in host language (both written and spoken), fluent in respective translated language (both written and spoken).
• Experience: 2 4 years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing (for Translator); 0 2 years of experience in translation or creating easy to read texts (for Junior Translator).
• Native-level fluency in Irish Gaelic and English, both written and spoken.
• Good understanding of the localization process.
• Good user experience of standard software such as Windows and Office applications.
• Experience with CAT tools and ability to learn new localization tools quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and linguists.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Fast learner, motivated, versatile.
• Ability to work with a remote team (if home based).