Localization Specialist – Printed Materialfrom German to English (UK)
Position Description – Localization Specialist – Printed Material
Translationdeal.com has positions for localization specialists in over 100 countries around the world. In general, these individuals must be natives of the countries of the targeted localization, as well as be fluent in the language of the nationality of the client. For example, we may have a British client who is requesting localization for press releases, captions for visuals, etc. for an Indonesian audience. Here would be a position description for someone we would employ for this task.
Roles and Responsibilities for the Position of a Localization Specialist in Printed Materials for Indonesia
- A native of Indonesia who is familiar with standards of journalism, academic writing, and employment terminology in his/her country
- Fluency in English, as demonstrated by passage of a company-created examination
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with clients
- Strong work ethic and commitment to meet client deadlines
- Work with topic-specific experts to ensure that terminology is correct
- Provide status reports to TranslationDeal.com and to clients on a regular basis
- Willingness to conduct research as required to ensure that terminology and vocabulary is exact
- Attention to detail
- Mindfulness of social/cultural nuances of native language and target audience for the translated materials.
Typical Tasks of Localization Specialists for Printed Materials
Whether for Indonesia or for any other country, typical tasks for printed materials localization specialists include the following:
- Product descriptions and assembly instructions for products
- Employee manuals that include policies and procedures of a company establishing a presence in the country
- Press releases, employment postings, and other articles for printed publications
- Educational and training materials for locally employed staff
- E-learning coursework
Educational and Experiential Background
- Must possess a degree with focus on native language, linguistics, journalism, or related field
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in native and originating languages
- Must possess certifications as required by one’s native country and, if necessary, the country of materials origin.
- Preferred experience in localization of printed content for a variety of demographic groups within native country
- Preferred employment experience within the niche of the localization project
- Knowledge of social, language, and cultural nuances of various demographics within native country
- Pass a criminal background check in native country
Income Reporting
All of our localization specialists operate as contracted freelancers for translationdeal.com. As such, they will receive, at the end of each year, an income statement from our agency. Taxes and other regulatory requirements regarding income in one’s native country are the sole responsibility of the contracted individual.
Application Process
To apply for a position such as the one described above, please contact our employment department by clicking the button below. You may want to gather the necessary documents, such as your degree/transcripts, your certifications, etc. before you enter the application process.
We have a large number of localization projects submitted every day. You will find that there will be as much work as you wish, when you apply and are registered with us. You will have access to projects for which you are qualified on a 24-hour basis.
