Freelance Senior Linguist - Marketing & Life Sciences (Remote)
About the Role
We are looking for a Freelance Senior Linguist - Marketing & Life Sciences (Remote) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in translation and localization to deliver high-quality content in Afrikaans. As a key contributor, you will work with a global transformation partner, ensuring that marketing and life sciences materials resonate with the target audience.
What You'll Do
- Translate and localize marketing and life sciences content from English to Afrikaans.
- Utilize your proficiency in CAT tools such as XTM, Phrase, and Trados to enhance translation efficiency.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of linguistic professionals to maintain high standards of quality.
- Adapt content for cultural nuances, ensuring relevance and accuracy in translation.
- Engage in copy editing to refine and improve translated materials.
- Work remotely with a flexible schedule to meet project deadlines.
- Participate in ongoing training and development to stay updated on industry trends.
- Contribute to a growing network of resources and tools to support translation efforts.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in translation and copy editing, particularly in marketing and life sciences.
- Professional level understanding of English (US/GB) and native level expertise in Afrikaans.
- Proficient in various CAT tools such as XTM, Phrase, and Trados.
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Translation degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Ability to understand and convey cultural nuances in language.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Nice to Have
- Experience in medical or pharmaceutical translation.
- Familiarity with additional languages.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices for translated content.
What We Offer
- Work remotely with flexible hours that fit your lifestyle.
- Be part of a global team of over 400,000 linguistic resources.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects across various industries.
- Access to a growing network of resources and tools to enhance your work.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and project scope.
This Freelance Senior Linguist role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely in the Marketing and Life Sciences sectors, providing flexibility and diverse project exposure.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficiency in CAT tools such as XTM, Phrase, and Trados, with a strong understanding of localization workflows and best practices specific to marketing and life sciences content.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented work style, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment while adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
Middle experience level with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and adaptation, particularly in terms of learning new technologies and staying updated on industry trends in translation and localization.
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