Translation Coordinator

The Translation Project Coordinator facilitates the day-to-day operations of translation projects for marketing and creative content. This role works closely with a Localization Manager, internal content owners, translation vendors, and internal linguistic reviewers to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely delivery of translated materials. The coordinator prepares files for translation, manages communication across all stakeholders, oversees project schedules, and supports continuous improvement by tracking and reporting key performance metrics.

• Receive and process translation requests from internal content owners, ensuring all required information and materials are complete.
• Prepare source and reference materials for translation following a standardized process to ensure clarity, completeness, and readiness for linguists.
• Manage questions and clarifications from linguists and the translation team, acting as a bridge between them and content owners to resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with internal linguistic reviewers to gather feedback on translation quality and ensure that vendor-delivered content meets expectations.
• Create and maintain detailed translation project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently across multiple complex projects.
• Identify and upscale resourcing conflicts, priority issues, and potential risks to management to secure timely support and resolution.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on translation projects, including progress, upcoming milestones, and any potential delays.
• Coordinate the submission of translated materials for regulatory review and approval, ensuring adherence to relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with brand and content requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal linguistic reviewers to develop, maintain, and improve linguistic assets such as glossaries, termbases, translation memories, and style guides.
• Maintain thorough documentation and records related to translation projects, including linguistic decisions and process changes.
• Continuously evaluate translation workflows and propose improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across projects.
• Assist in tracking and reporting key performance metrics related to translation projects, including turnaround times, quality indicators, and vendor performance.
• Use performance data and metrics to provide insights that inform decision-making and support ongoing process optimization.
• Support cross-functional collaboration by working closely with marketing, creative, and other internal teams to align translation deliverables with broader business objectives.

• Familiarity with translation industry standards, terminology, and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to ensuring accuracy and consistency in translated materials.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software used for scheduling, tracking, and reporting translation projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment while fostering positive relationships and driving results.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and use insights to inform decision-making and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address challenges…