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Brazilian Portuguese Linguist
Welocalize. Perform copy-editing tasks on assigned projects or accounts .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform copy-editing tasks on assigned projects or accounts
- Perform on-demand translation tasks
- Provide lead support on assigned projects or accounts
- Manage and maintain language materials, including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions
- Manage project-related queries
- Facilitate team interaction and resolve terminology and language questions
- Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors
- Develop and train internal linguists and external partners
- Interact with clients on linguistic matters
- Participate in developing and improving working processes
- Meet or exceed productivity, on-time delivery, and quality KPIs
- Achieve goals set by the team manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience
- University degree in another field plus 2 years of full-time translation experience, or 5 years of full-time professional translation experience
- Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese
- Fluency in English, 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
- Experience with Windows and Office applications
- Experience with CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Studio
- Experience with issue tracking and query management tools such as JIRA
- Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of terminology in two or more subject matters
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Ability to give clear, concise, and constructive feedback
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and linguists
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret varied written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
- Ability and willingness to train or teach others and pass on knowledge
- Ability, willingness, and experience communicating positively with customers at various levels
- Ability to work within a virtual team