Role overview

Qualifications

Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
Native Japanese speaker
Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience
Excellent command of English in both comprehension and writing

Responsibilities

Post-edit MT outputs (light and full) in accordance with client specifications
Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source
Provide corrections and text optimization based on MT output
Understand post-editing guidelines and ensure quality standards meet client expectations

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Freelance
Editor / Proofreader
English, Japanese

Hard skills

Translation Memory SDL Trados Machine Translation Style Guides Document Formatting Language Localisation Translation Studies

Other skills

Technical Acumen
Decision Making
Adaptability
Time Management
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving

About the company

LocalEyes Ltd.

LocalEyes is the perfect partner for the world’s industry leaders, exponential organisations and fast-growing companies. We present you to the world, taking your business case out into the international market. We provide our clients with: - Support for fast and effective worldwide content distribution on all media - Outsourced administration of part of the Customer Localisation Workflow - International standardization of high quality contents - International standardization of tone of voice - Cultural adaptation

Company details

Company typeScaleup

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote position.

About us

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe and the US.

We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets, providing experts and cultural awareness.

LocalEyes Group is recruiting Machine Translation Post-Editors with Japanese to be part of our growing Teams.

The role

In this role, you will be required to perform Post-Editing (light and full) on Machine Translation outputs in accordance with client specifications.

You will:

Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source
Provide corrections and text optimization based on the MT output
Understand post-editing guidelines and ensure quality standards meet client expectations
Perform linguistic tasks as per project instructions and other references (translation memory, glossary, style guides, etc.)
Ensure high-grammatical accuracy while maintaining key terminology, spotting inconsistencies and incorrect cultural references
Correct formatting/tagging, punctuation, country specifics, terminology, style, fluency as per guidelines

Main requirements:

Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
Native speaker in Japanese language
Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience required
Preferred experience in translation and proofreading specialized in IT and Software
Excellent command of the English language in both comprehension and writing
Experience with Translation Memory tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS)
IT skills with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
Comfortable with technology and open to learn to use new tools
Excellent understanding of Machine Translation Post-Editing processes and tools
Linguistic and cultural competences of both source and target language
Adaptive to fast-paced work environment with multiple changes of project priorities
Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Problem solving and decision-making skills

Field of expertise: IT/Software and technical expertise including Software UI and product documentation translation

Location: Remote

Schedule: This work is based on project needs. Hours can vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important.

Employment type: Freelance

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