Post-Editors (Remote for Freelancers)
RemoteUnited States or Ireland
Job Summary
Perform Post-Editing (light and full) on Machine Translation outputs to ensure target text correctly reflects source meaning and meets client specifications. Provide corrections and text optimization based on MT output, correcting formatting, tagging, punctuation, country specifics, terminology, style, and fluency per guidelines. Maintain high grammatical accuracy while spotting inconsistencies, incorrect cultural references, and ensuring key terminology remains consistent. Execute linguistic tasks using translation memory, glossaries, and style guides, demonstrating expertise in IT and software UI documentation. This freelance role requires native-level fluency in the target language and experience with SDL Studio and CAT tools. Candidates must adapt to a fast-paced environment with varying project needs and tight deadlines. LocalEyes Group, a leading localization provider, recruits this talent to help innovative companies expand into new markets with cultural awareness.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
- Native speaker in the target language
- Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience
- 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
- 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
- GDPR compliance authorization
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience in translation and proofreading specialized in IT and Software
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