About the role
- Assist with copy-editing tasks for assigned projects or accounts in Irish.
- Perform on-demand translation tasks between Irish and English.
- Support linguistic adaptation tasks for English content.
- Assist in managing and maintaining linguistic materials, including glossaries, style guides, and project-specific documentation.
- Contribute to project-related queries and collaborate with team members to resolve terminology or language issues.
- Support quality assurance processes by testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors.
- Participate in the development of new working processes and provide input for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including freelancers and clients, on linguistic matters.
Requirements
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Translation, Applied Languages, or a related field.
- Native or near-native fluency in Irish and English.
- Familiarity with localization processes and translation workflows.
- Basic understanding of CAT tools (e.g., XTM, SDL Studio) and issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- A passion for linguistic and cultural diversity.
- Paid practical experience in translation and localization workflows.
- Training in industry-standard tools and practices, including CAT tools.
- Exposure to global client projects and a professional multilingual work environment.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities from experienced linguists.
- Insights into the language services industry and the role of Irish in international content.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
translationcopy-editinglinguistic adaptationlocalization processestranslation workflowsCAT toolsXTMSDL Studio
Soft skills
communication skillsorganizational abilitiesmultitaskingattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
degree in Translationdegree in Applied Languages