Overview of Job

You will be responsible for delivering translations of the highest quality and accuracy, on time and within budget. You will act as lead translator for projects and accounts, performing tasks such as planning and managing the work of in-house and freelance translators, taking responsibility for required QA work such as review, and providing linguistic support to your project manager. Reporting to the Translation Line Manager or Translation Manager, you will be expected to develop continuously your translation technique and skills, based on regular feedback and mentoring, and to assist in the active progression of other members of the translation team.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project responsibilities

o Translation of software, technical and multimedia texts and collaterals into your native language

o Review (editing and proofing, 'revision') of translations done by other translators

o Understanding and correctly complying with RWS’s linguistic and project procedures and processes

o Meeting the required standards for quality, throughput and delivery deadlines

o Acting as lead translator on designated projects and accounts

o Managing terminology effectively

o Linguistic QA testing of localised software, help and websites

o Linguistic QA checking of localised DTP and audio output

o Using required translation tools in the most effective way, especially with regard to RWS’s language technology

o Full linguistic support for RWS project managers on your projects

o Communicating as a representative of RWS with client reviewers on linguistic matters

o Providing linguistic support for other RWS departments such as DTP, Engineering and Audio

o Accurately recording daily working time through use of Timesheet program

 

Management responsibilities

o Acting as back-up for other team members (such as lead translators) at the request of your Manager

o Actively contributing to the maintenance of high quality standards throughout the team

o Actively contributing to the improvement of systems and procedures

 

Performance Criteria

o Quality of work

o Productivity and throughput

o Profitability of projects

o Client satisfaction levels for your projects

o Competence with required tools

o Meeting objectives set by your Manager

o Feedback from RWS colleagues

 

Competences and Experience

Translating competence

o 3 years minimum professional translation/localization experience in marketing and technical content

o Able to use CAT tools like Trados

o Educated to degree level, preferably with a recognised qualification in translation or similar discipline

o Excellent translation ability in applicable subject areas, being able to produce translations which are accurate, linguistically correct, consistent, complete and adapted to country standards

o Highly quality conscious

 

Linguistic and textual competence

o Native speaker ability in translation target language

o Excellent command of required source language

o Knowledge of major text type conventions for applicable languages

 

Research competence

o Ability to research in depth a variety of subjects to acquire specialised knowledge

o Knowledge of Internet searching and tools

 

Cultural competence

o Advanced knowledge of cultural standards associated with source and target languages

 

Technical competence

o High level of computer literacy and related technical competence

o Knowledge of Translation Memory tools and linguistic technology, based on practical experience

o Good typing skills

 

Personal competences

o Motivated self-starter, who can work on own initiative as well being a strong team player

o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

o Good organisational and time management skills

o Flexible and proactive approach to tackling tasks and problems

 

Domain Competence

o Ability to understand the source language content and apply the appropriate style and terminology to the target language