Localization Academy

Global Language Coordinator

Position Summary

Job Type: Internship

Business area: China PMO

Location: Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Manages and facilitates the translation phase of multilingual localization projects; Co-ordinates, supports and coaches the designated language teams by providing direction, expertise, and hands-on help; Acts as designated language consultant/contact for the client and works in tandem with the Project Manager.

What You Will Do

  • Discuss the translation schedule and the make-up of the project team with project manager, vendor manager, and the language department manager;
  • Perform pre-production evaluation of the project, noting such points as adequacy of the style guide and glossary, linguistic and technical difficulty, style of language and file formats.
  • Read and understand client’s instructions and/or localization kit, prepare project-specific translation guidelines, and maintain and communicate the guidelines in the course of the project;
  • Maintain project glossary and communicate updated glossary to the project team;
  • Manage global queries internally and filter queries to the client;
  • Interface with client reviewers;
  • Read, track and summarize client review feedback;
  • Monitor the quality of the project by implementing linguistic Quality Inspection process, inform and work with the Language Manager and Vendor Manager on any quality problems;
  • Liaise with DTP and Engineering resources involved in the project to minimize language impact on their areas and overall rework due to linguistic issues.

To Be Successful You Will Have

  • Bachelor degree or above, major in English or computer is preferred;
  • High level of proficiency in English;
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Highly responsible and patient;
  • Self-starter & quick