WearecurrentlyseekinganArabicLinguistwithaminimum2yearsofexperienceinmarketingandcreativecontentto joinourDubaiofficeatTransPerfect.
Linguists prioritize linguistic tasks for various clients and departments depending on Production needs and in accordance with their subject matter expertise. Their linguistic skills are certified as part of the hiring process.
A Linguist can handle all types of common jobs within their vertical- e.g. machine translation post-editing translation proofreading tracked changes etc. and is responsible for maintaining language assets and training other linguists
Proven ability to adapt language for marketing and creative content
Maintain and update language assets (TMs glossaries style guides) relevant to marketing retail and travel content
Ensure all content reflects appropriate brand tone and market-specific nuances for Arabic-speaking audiences
Collaborate closely with project teams and client-facing stakeholders to address linguistic or cultural queries
Understand TransPerfects quality standards and ensures they are upheld to meet client expectations
Easily navigate among company resources including but not limited to Confluence Launchpad technology
etc.
Fully proficient in data analytics related to their personal linguistic performance
Manage their schedule fully and independently and escalate concerns to their manager effectively and in a
timely manner
Handle training/LQRs of 2-4 linguists annually
Represent TransPerfect externally (in client meetings/calls with freelancers at conferences while volunteering
on social media etc.)
Perform all linguistic tasks according to project specifications including but not limited to project instructions
reference materials language assets (translation memory glossary style guide etc.)
Seamlessly communicate challenges and solutions to project-level stakeholders across production teams
Take part in calls and meetings with production sales and clients as needed
Follow internal and client processes on all projects
Participate in the training of new team members when needed
Work under moderate supervision of the Team Lead
Achieve/surpass quality and efficiency targets as set by manager/supervisor
Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong cultural knowledge of the GCC and wider MENA region
Proven ability to adapt language for marketing and creative content
Fully knowledgeable and graduated all trainings required for Linguists including but not limited to their subject matter certification Linguistic Quality Reviews (LQRs) tech tools TPT production processes and Quality Assurance processes
Be flexible with changes of priorities and adaptive to a fast-paced work environment including being open to
align with Production and team needs and urgencies
Be solutions-oriented
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English in addition to Arabic
Cultural knowledge in both Arabic and English
Flexibility and adaptability to the different assignments and tasks using the relevant skills and tools in each case (accuracy creativity fluency etc.)
Ability to effectively multitask in order to simultaneously execute multiple projects
Organizational skills ability to prioritize results-oriented self-motivated
Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under pressure and tight deadlines
Advanced problem solving/critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Bachelors degree or its equivalent and/or translation certificate
Minimum 2 years translation or linguistic experience preferably in marketing retail or travel content.
Must have successfully passed the Internal Linguistic testing in line with TransPerfects TLC program
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
CAT tool competency
MS Office intermediate proficiency
On-site
QM
Full-time Permanent
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