This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts.

Job 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, and work instructions) up to the quality standards and keeping them 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 internal linguists and external partners according to the account’s and company’s needs

Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

Participating in the development of new and improved working processes

Meeting or exceeding KPIs in terms of productivity, on‑time delivery, and quality

Achieving the goals set by the team manager

Requirements

University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistic Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., a university degree in another field plus 2 years of full‑time experience in translation; or 5 years of full‑time professional experience in translating)





4+ years of experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing

2+ years of review experience

Native fluency in Czech

Fluency in English (written and spoken) in a variety of registers

Thorough understanding of the localization process

Good user experience with standard software such as Windows and Office applications

Good user experience with 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, and 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

Willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels

Ability to work within a virtual team

📌 Czech Linguist (Madrid)
🏢 Welocalize
📍 Madrid