Korean Linguist – English to Korean

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Carry out copy-editing duties on designated projects or accounts.

• Execute translation tasks as needed.

• Act as the primary linguist for assigned accounts.

• Manage deliveries translated either internally or by external partners into the target language.

• Create, oversee, and update glossaries, style guides, and work instructions in accordance with account and project quality standards.

• Address project-related inquiries.

• Clarify terminology and language queries while facilitating communication among team members.

• Collaborate with freelancers, agencies, and internal linguists.

• Evaluate and qualify new freelancers and vendors.

• Mentor and train internal linguists as well as new or existing freelancers.

• Engage with clients on linguistic issues.

• Contribute to the development of enhanced working processes and suggest improvements.

• Meet or surpass productivity, timely delivery, and quality KPIs.

• Achieve objectives set by the team manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• A university degree in another field plus 2 years of full-time translation experience, or 5 years of full-time professional translation experience.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Native fluency in the target language.

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing.

• Over 5 years of experience in review processes.

• Comprehensive understanding of the localization process.

• Strong knowledge of terminology across diverse subject areas.

• Subject-matter expertise in assigned content specialties, service lines, and procedures.

• Proficient user experience with CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Studio.

• Experience using issue tracking and query management tools like JIRA.

• Ability to rapidly learn new localization tools and applications.

• Excellent user experience with Windows and Office applications.

• Capability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.

• Proficient in coordinating both internal and external translators.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.

• Willingness and capacity to train or educate others and share knowledge.

• Ability to operate under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

• Competence in presenting information effectively and responding to inquiries from managers, clients, and linguists.

• Experience and willingness to communicate with customers at various levels.

• Aptitude for resolving practical issues with limited standardization.

• Ability to collaborate within a virtual team.

🏝️ Benefits

• No benefits, perks, or compensation extras are specified in the posting.