French Linguist

Welocalize

23h

About The Position

Welocalize is a leading technology-enabled provider of translation, localization, and AI-driven content solutions, helping businesses communicate, innovate, and grow globally. Specializing in complex and regulated industries, Welocalize delivers precise, scalable multilingual content through a powerful combination of advanced AI technologies and expert human talent. At the core is Welocalize’s AI-enabled OPAL platform, which transforms translation workflows by integrating machine translation (MT) and large language models (LLMs) to provide fast, accurate, and culturally relevant content in over 300 languages. With a commitment to excellence, Welocalize holds 7 ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices all over the globe.

Requirements

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in translation/localization
Native fluency in French language
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Thorough understanding of the localization process.
Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
Ability to work within a virtual team

Responsibilities

Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
Performing on-demand translation tasks
Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
Managing project-related queries
Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
Meet or exceed the productivity, quality and OTD KPI
Achieving the goals set by the Partner Engagement Manager