This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts, in a wide range of domains, such as Life Sciences, Technology, Manufacturing, Entertainment. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives.
Key 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
Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required




Developing and training of internal linguists and external partners according to the accounts' and Welocalize's needs
Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
Requirements Education Level University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)
Experience Native fluency in German
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, in a variety of registers
8+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. JIRA
Subject-matter expert within company for assigned content specialities, servic

📌 German Linguist (Madrid)
🏢 Welocalize
📍 Madrid