Arabic Linguist
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an Arabic Linguist with a minimum 2 years of experience in marketing and creative content to join our Dubai office at TransPerfect.
Linguists prioritize linguistic tasks for various clients and departments, depending on Production needs and in accordance with their subject matter expertise. Their linguistic skills are certified as part of the hiring process.
A Linguist can handle all types of common jobs within their vertical- e.g. machine translation post-editing, translation, proofreading, tracked changes, etc., and is responsible for maintaining language assets and training other linguists
Proven ability to adapt language for marketing and creative content
Maintain and update language assets (TMs, glossaries, style guides) relevant to marketing, retail, and travel content
Ensure all content reflects appropriate brand tone and market-specific nuances for Arabic-speaking audiences
Collaborate closely with project teams and client-facing stakeholders to address linguistic or cultural queries
Understand TransPerfect’s quality standards and ensures they are upheld to meet client expectations
Easily navigate among company resources, including but not limited to, Confluence, Launchpad, technology,
etc.
Fully proficient in data analytics related to their personal linguistic performance
Manage their schedule fully and independently and escalate concerns to their manager effectively and in a
timely manner
Handle training/LQRs of 2-4 linguists annually
Represent TransPerfect externally (in client meetings/calls, with freelancers, at conferences, while volunteering,
on social media etc.)
Perform all linguistic tasks according to project specifications, including but not limited to project instructions,
reference materials, language assets (translation memory, glossary, style guide, etc.)
Seamlessly communicate challenges and solutions to project-level stakeholders across production teams
Take part in calls and meetings with production, sales, and clients as needed
Follow internal and client processes on all projects
Participate in the training of new team members when needed
Work under moderate supervision of the Team Lead
Achieve/surpass quality and efficiency targets as set by manager/supervisor
Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor