Localization Specialist - Web
leadtech
- España
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Manage, propel, oversee, and boost current and new web localization projects and initiatives at all stages from top to bottom
- Foster communication with external translators/writers as well as with internal areas and departments (including but not limited to QA, Frontend, Product Management, SEO, Content, Edition, and Design)
- Are experienced and/or interested in incorporating artificial intelligence into the localization process, as well as constantly finding ways to automate, fast-track, and fine-tune workflows
- Have a team-oriented mindset, stay informed about colleagues' tasks, and be able to offer help or support when needed (not just during backups)
- Create and/or improve new/current processes, workflows, and dynamics that are relevant to the Localization area and the business as a whole
- Create thoughtful, useful reports (on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis) and other documents/internal analyses that contain localization metrics and help lead the way for further improvement and/or innovation
- Successfully manage a monthly localization budget and a large team of freelance contributors with different profiles and from different markets
- Act as a localization consultant/evangelist within the organization and with internal stakeholders
- Constantly and autonomously research, identify, and put to the test an array of tools, platforms, hypotheses, and new technologies that can be beneficial to the area and the business as a whole
- Identify and resolve issues, questions, and/or areas of improvement in a timely fashion for both internal and external collaborators
- Plan workloads, negotiate deadlines and fees, and receive, deliver, and set assignments to/from other team members
- Juggle multiple project tasks at the same time without overlooking quality, particular requirements (brand standards, cultural nuances, web/app guidelines, legal and compliance needs…), and/or the big picture in terms of the area’s objectives
- Have a high capacity for prioritization during peak workloads.
- Training in Translation and Interpreting, Philology, or related fields
- At least 3 years in a similar position (Localization Specialist or Translation/Localization Project Manager)
- Very good communication skills in English, fluent in Spanish
- Demonstrated web copywriting skills for transactional, informative, SEO- and user-oriented websites
- Familiar with internationalization issues
- Experience with CAT tools and terminology management tools, and be familiar with style guides and content
- Understanding of content strategy, localization, and conversion tactics
- Experience working in a global, diverse, and multicultural environment
- Curiosity and knowledge of AI and how it can be applied to localization processes
- Being accustomed to conducting research related to our markets and competitor analysis
- Knowledge of Phrase TMS and Strings
- Good command of languages other than English and Spanish
- Extensive knowledge of machine translation and post-editing
- SEO training
- Skills and experience in mobile app localization
- At Leadtech, we prioritize your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.
- Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August so you can savor summer!
- Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and top-tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services).
- 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!
- If you wish to come, in our office in Barcelona you’ll find it complete with free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views.
- Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary.