Preply

Localization Specialist, German

Preply

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Barcelona • Spain

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About the role

  • Localize and review Preply content and brand messaging for our German speaking audience of consumer and business customers
  • Be responsible for successful and high-quality execution of all language and translation projects for the German-speaking markets
  • Apply transcreation and creative copywriting skills to adapt Preply's marketing and brand content for German-speaking markets, ensuring emotional resonance and cultural authenticity go hand-in-hand with linguistic accuracy
  • Maintain and document evolving German content requirements (consistent terminology, brand, tone of voice standards, and compliance)
  • Carry out ongoing quality assurance on the German version of the website, blog and email communications to ensure consistency and integrity of translation work and ensure all projects meet our brand guidelines
  • Use data analysis and research to identify and deliver improvements to the user experience for the German speaking markets
  • Work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders from the marketing, engineering, product and customer insights departments on initiatives for the DACH regions and on general localization initiatives
  • Build and maintain close working relationships with a select pool of freelance linguists, acting as their go-to guide on Preply's evolving brand and language standards for German to ensure high-quality, consistent output across all projects

Requirements

  • Native-level German, professional fluency in English (at least level C1)
  • Bachelor’s degree in translation, localization, intercultural communication, linguistics, or equivalent experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in the localization industry, ideally localizing content for web and mobile services
  • In-depth knowledge of localization best practices, and understanding of quality management, and language asset maintenance processes
  • Experience working with CAT tools, and project management platforms
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and act on insights
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Growth-mindset, curiosity, and willingness to continuously learn
Benefits
  • A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com
  • Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development
  • A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance
  • Access to free mental health support platforms
  • Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
localizationtranscreationcopywritingdata analysisquality assurancelanguage asset maintenanceproject managementCAT toolsweb content localizationmobile content localization
Soft Skills
analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationproject managementattention to detailorganizational skillsautonomycollaborationgrowth mindsetcuriosity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in translationBachelor’s degree in localizationBachelor’s degree in intercultural communicationBachelor’s degree in linguistics