English Editor

Do you have excellent English-language skills? Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for grammar? Can you deliver high-quality English across different content types and for a variety of target audiences? Then our English Editor is for you! you will be responsible for delivering a range of projects on time and within budget for our clients.

Main duties:

• Reviewing a variety of text types in various flavours of English to check spelling, grammar, clarity and style
• Localising texts between different flavours of English
• Transcribing English videos and audio files
• Linguistic checking of files in their final format
• Adhering to style guides
• Working with clients, reviewers and project managers
• Understanding and following SDL’s linguistic processes and procedures
• Managing terminology effectively
• Using translation tools
• Managing your time effectively

 

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading brands
• Full training on all tasks
• Training on a range of translation tools
• Support from experienced colleagues
• Social activities and a friendly team
• Completive salary and excellent company benefits

 

Essential requirements:

• A degree in English language/linguistics
• An outstanding grasp of English spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Exceptional proofreading skills and attention to detail

• Good written/verbal communication
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude
• Ambition and a desire to learn and progress

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• You must be a native English speaker

 

Interested? Then apply today – nmelbourne@sdl.com.

Please include a cover letter with your application.