SDL International

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Job title: Translator Intern

Base Location: Seoul, Korea

The Company

SDL International is the world’s leading provider of Customer Experience Management (CXM). Headquartered in the UK with over 70 offices across North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, SDL provides Customer Experience Management through a combination of enterprise software, desktop software, professional services and solution partners. Customers span consumer, SME and enterprise markets, including global industry leaders Adobe, Bayer, Bosch, Canon, DAF, DaimlerChrysler, HP, Intel, Kodak, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, Reuters, Siemens, SAP and Volkswagen. 

More information at www.sdl.com

The Position:

You will be part of a translation team, working closely with the Associate Translation Line Manager. You will be responsible for delivering translations of the highest quality and accuracy on time and within budget. You will have the opportunity to act as Lead Translator for one or several accounts and to support the development of your translation team members.

Responsibilities:

·Translation of general and technical texts in the IT & Marketing field from English into Korean.

·Review of work of other in-house and external translators.

·Understanding and following SDL’s linguistic processes and procedures.

·Understanding and following the specific processes of each client.

·Producing quality translations within given deadlines.

·Managing terminology effectively.

·Using the translation tools.

·Linguistic testing of software, help and websites, if necessary.

·Proofreading of documents, if necessary.

·Acting as Lead translator to ensure a better communication and planning of the linguistic aspects of one or several accounts.

·Providing full linguistic support for your colleagues.

·Using the timesheet and work scheduling systems efficiently.

·Good communication skills - write, speak and present information effectively and communicate persuasively. 

Skills and experience

·Degree in translation or any other relevant combination of training and experience.

·Experience of at least three years in the IT & Marketing translation field.

·Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·Ability to work under pressure.

Asset

·Good knowledge of translation software.

·Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.