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Italian-English Language Lead

Seattle, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Editing and translating directly in localization tools. * Creating and maintaining glossaries, style guides, and translation memories. * Working with localization PMs, localization vendors, and ...

Italian-English Language Lead

Seattle, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Basic Qualifications • Native level fluency. • 3+ years of demonstrated English to native language software localization and editing experience. • Excellent interpersonal and communication ...

Italian-English Language Lead

Seattle, WA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Basic Qualifications • Native level fluency. • 3+ years of demonstrated English to native language software localization and editing experience. • Excellent interpersonal and communication ...

Lead AI Content Producer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$124K/yr

You actively leverage AI tools to accelerate ideation, scripting, editing, transcription, localization, content repurposing, metadata generation, asset organization, performance analysis, and ...

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To thrive as a Localization Editor, fluency in at least two languages, strong writing and editing skills, and a background in translation or linguistics are typically required. Familiarity with CAT tools (such as SDL Trados or memoQ), localization management systems, and QA checkers is highly beneficial. Exceptional attention to detail, cross-cultural awareness, and strong collaboration skills help editors excel in this field. These qualifications ensure accurate, culturally appropriate adaptations that maintain message integrity across different markets.

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Italian-English Language Lead

Moravia IT Inc

Seattle, WA • On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

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Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Job Posting

Moravia is currently looking for Italian native speakers for an onsite Language Lead position at our Moravia IT offices in Seattle, WA.

Candidate must be a top-performer in both translation and editorial fields for the Italian language.

Initial placement length: Three months.

Type of job: Part-time

Locations: From-home + availability to go onsite in Seattle once a week

Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Drive linguistic quality.
  • Editing and translating directly in localization tools.
  • Creating and maintaining glossaries, style guides, and translation memories.
  • Working with localization PMs, localization vendors, and quality assurance engineers to drive linguistic, terminology, and style issues to resolution.
  • Planning and executing linguistic quality assurance tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Native level fluency.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated English to native language software localization and editing experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both English and native language.
  • Demonstrated technical experience with localization and terminology platforms and tools.
  • Strong problem-solving, project management skills, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to understand complex applications, and system concepts.
  • Interest in and flexibility to work and learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, multitask, and deliver high quality results under tight timelines.
  • Degree in linguistics, translation, technical communications and/or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Quality Assurance experiences a plus.
  • Experience in programming a plus
  • Knowledge of and affinity with client's products and services.
  • Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle.

If you think you are a good fit for the position, apply by submitting your CV to mercedesF@moravia.com.

Thank you!