Job Title: Linguist III
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months (potential for extensions)
Role Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Brazilian Portuguese Linguist to support high-priority translation and localization tasks. This role involves translating and editing content, evaluating linguistic quality, and supporting vendor translation teams on a variety of projects.
Must-Have Qualifications:
Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and near-native fluency in English.
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in English to Brazilian Portuguese translation.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Strong understanding of language quality management and editing processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field.
Familiarity with the social media or mobile industry is a plus.
Experience using computer-aided translation (CAT) tools.
Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate and edit content from English to Brazilian Portuguese, including user interface and long-form materials.
Evaluate and improve the quality of translations generated by machine translation or AI tools.
Conduct linguistic testing and resolve language quality issues.
Perform localizability reviews and maintain/update terminology and style guides.
Implement feedback from stakeholders and ensure consistency across translated content.
Provide cultural insights and linguistic support to internal and external translation teams.