Vietnamese Linguist

• Perform copy-editing tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Perform on-demand translation tasks
• Provide lead support on assigned projects or accounts
• Manage and maintain language materials, including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions
• Manage project-related queries
• Ensure effective interaction among team members and resolve terminology and language questions
• Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors as required
• Develop and train internal linguists and external partners
• Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participate in developing and improving working processes
• Meet or exceed productivity, on-time delivery, and quality KPIs
• Achieve goals set by the team manager

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Alternative qualification: university degree in another field plus 2 years of full-time translation experience, or 5 years of full-time professional translation experience
• Native fluency in the target language
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, across a variety of registers
• 4+ years of experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing
• 2+ years of review experience
• Thorough understanding of the localization process
• Experience with Windows and Office applications
• Experience with CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Studio
• Experience with issue tracking and query management tools such as JIRA
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of terminology in two or more subject matters
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and linguists
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions
• Ability and willingness to train or teach others and share knowledge
• Ability, willingness, and experience communicating positively with customers at various levels
• Ability to work within a virtual team