Hebrew Senior Linguist

Job Responsibilities  This role involves managing translation and copy‑editing tasks, ensuring high‑quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives.
Perform copy‑edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
Perform on‑demand translation tasks.
Act as lead linguist on assigned accounts.
Take ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language.
Prepare, manage and maintain language materials (including glossaries, style guides, work instructions) to the required quality standards and keep them up to date as required by the account or project.
Manage project‑related queries.
Ensure good interaction among team members and resolve questions on terminology and language matters.
Coordinate with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts.
Test and qualify new freelancers and vendors as required.
Develop and train internal linguists, new and existing freelancers, according to the accounts’ and company’s needs.
Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required.
Participate in the development of new and improved working processes, propose process improvements.
Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on‑time delivery and quality.
Achieve the goals set by the team manager.
Requirements

Education:

University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistic Studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full‑time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full‑time professional experience in translating).

Experience and Skills:

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Native fluency in Hebrew.
8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing.
5+ years of review experience.
Thorough understanding of the localization process.
Excellent knowledge of terminology used across various subject matters.
Subject‑matter expert within the company for assigned content specialities, service lines and processes.
Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g., XTM, SDL Studio, and issue‑tracking and query‑management tools, e.g., JIRA.
Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback.
Ability to coordinate internal and external translators.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and linguists.
Willingness and experience in communicating with customers at various levels.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to work in a virtual team.

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