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Indonesian Language Manager for Messaging App

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Indonesian Language Manager

Mother Tongue + Messaging App

(Remote hourly freelance position)

Are you passionate about spreading communication across the world via private and secure messaging? 

Mother Tongue is the informed choice for anyone in advertising or marketing who needs to be confident that the foreign-language versions of their copy will be as strong as the original. We partner with prestigious brands in tech to create local-forward content. 

Mother Tongue is hiring an Indonesian Language Manager to help own the Indonesian localization program for a messaging app dedicated to user-privacy (the Client).

This position will report to the Client Head of Localization and collaborate with Mother Tongue Account Managers to deliver a world-class user experience to their members worldwide. The Language Manager will have the unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with the Client and Mother Tongue to drive creative new localization initiatives and be a voice for their user base. 

The ideal candidate will be curious, humble, and eager to learn. You’ll be passionate about globalization and privacy, bringing people together and paying meticulous attention to detail. Experience is great, but passion is better. We’re looking for someone who is excited about user-privacy and an active user of social media and messaging apps in their locale.

What You’ll Do:

The Client is hiring a Language Manager to drive the final quality and tone of voice for their Indonesian market. This is a part-time, hourly, contract position. Weekly hourly commitment will range between 3 to 15 hours per week. The Language Manager will report directly to the Client Head of Localization and will work with Mother Tongue Account Management teams to deliver high quality, relevant, and market appropriate localization to our users around the world. Here is a sampling of the day-to-day tasks associated with the position:

  • Develop and maintain glossary, style and language guidelines, while setting the standard for quality expectations
  • Communicate proactively with the Client Localization team, Mother Tongue translators and project managers to weigh in on terminology, style and translation choices
  • Review, edit and give comprehensive feedback on localized content completed by Mother Tongue translators 
  • Take an active interest in brand strategy, localization operations and help make decisions for international rollout

What You Bring:

  • Native fluency in Indonesian – note that living in-market is a requirement of this position
  • Demonstrated passion for digital privacy and experience working with IT companies or in the technology sector
  • Expert knowledge of app conventions for localized Indonesian apps (e.g., familiarity with Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram in Indonesian)
  • 2-5 years of experience in English-to-Indonesian content; preferably via education, or by working on marketing, social media, or digital platforms
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and see things through to completion
  • A sound ability to make decisions and use good judgment
  • Strong communication skills and reliability 

Bonus Points if you can/have:

  • Advanced degree in your language
  • Experience using CAT Tools like Smartling and translation technology
  • Digital Marketing, SEO and ASO experience

What’s in it for you:

  • Flexible working hours and location
  • Exposure to a wide range of fields including product management, globalization, brand marketing and app store optimization

At Mother Tongue, we are committed to diversity across our extended team. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to; race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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