In-House German Linguist (Internship)
Locaria, Spain
Job Description
Locaria is a pioneering digital language services agency that sits within The Stagwell Group and MDC Partners.
We maximize the effectiveness and performance of global content seamlessly across territory, platform and media for brands with international ambition.
We combine engagement metrics with content creation processes by harnessing data from all stages of the customer journey including awareness, consideration and engagement. We do this in any language combination, across more than 90 markets.
Our global clients include the world’s top brands across luxury, retail, travel, hospitality, finance, market research and tech.
Do you want a steady stream of work as a translator? Providing content for luxurious and influential international companies sounds like your thing? Interested in gaining experience as a translator? This might be an opportunity for you to join a team of in-house translators based in Barcelona!
The Office
This position is based in our amazing new Barcelona office situated in Passeig de Gracia.
Responsibilities
- Translation/localisation/transcreation and origination of content assigned by Project Managers (PMs) in London, Barcelona and Mexico (expected daily throughput of 1,200 words minimum).
- Review of localisations carried out by freelancers and providing feedback on the quality
- Creative copywriting
- Keyword research to improve page rankings
- Review and evaluation of linguistic tests from potential new freelancers
- Assist with pitches to obtain new clients (review of the brand website, create an error report, evaluate the quality of the content, etc.)
- Taking control of own workload to meet deadlines and prioritise requests from project managers
- Provide market insights, content review and analysis when necessary
- Keep translation memories, glossaries and term bases updated
- Contribute to style guides and other market specific documentation
- Working hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm with 1 hour lunch break (7 hours)
Requirements
- Native speaker of German
- Translation or Linguistic degree essential
- Good command of English (verbal and written) to communicate with PMs. Source texts will be mainly in English
- Experience with CAT tools (Memsource, Trados and MemoQ), CMS, and familiar with Translation Project Management Systems
- Experience in crypto currency/legal content
You’ll live up to the Locarian Values:
- Always Learning, Always Teaching
- We Grow Together
- Equality in Content
- Celebrating Language with Data
- Doing Some Good Along the Way
How to Apply?
To apply for this position, please send:
- English cover letter and CV
- Add the reference BCN’22 (German-intern) in the subject line, applications that do not comply with the application requirements above will not be taken into consideration.
- Include the following text translation:
Located in the heart of New York City in Midtown Manhattan, the stylish New York [Brand] hotel is within walking distance from New York's premier attractions such as Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Avenue shopping, the Broadway Theatre District, Central Park, The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and many more iconic New York landmarks. Select from a variety of modern, spacious guest rooms featuring on-demand entertainment and high-speed internet access with a special pricing starting from $99.Upgrade to a suite and enjoy access to the Executive Lounge for complimentary breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres.
Benefits
In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organisation.
We are always looking for rising stars to join our team and employ the best and the brightest in our industry. We’re also proud to offer progressive and flexible working practices designed to give you the work-life balance you need.