As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OVERVIEW
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Welocalize is seeking a passionate and culturally fluent Arabic (Saudi Arabia) linguist with deep knowledge of the social media and app sector, exceptional writing skills, and proficiency in the Najdi dialect to join our localization team. You’ll help shape compelling in-app content and user experiences that resonate with Saudi Arabic-speaking audiences.
As the Language Specialist, you will review, adapt, and enhance a variety of content into native-level Saudi Arabic, ensuring an authentic tone and voice for a global platform. This role is a cornerstone of our Language Quality Program, requiring expertise in linguistic quality assurance, cultural adaptation, and collaboration with international teams.
Project Details:
Language Pair: English (US) > Arabic (Saudi Arabia)
Task Type: QC, LQA, Language Lead Support
Tools: Smartling & client tools (training provided)
Workload: Weekly availability required
Assessment: Grammar + Creative/Localization task via platform (completed in one sitting)
MAIN DUTIES
Perform LQA reviews, adhering to quality guidelines and production timelines
Handle arbitrations and drive linguistic consensus for optimal results
Perform terminology and TM updates within the Smartling environment, following guidelines provided by the Quality team
Answer linguistic queries adhering to outlined query management processes
Lead the Arabic (Saudi Arabia) LQA review team to ensure consistency, reference material adherence, and feedback quality standards across reviewers
Liaise with the Lead Translator and translation teams (in writing & via meetings) to share constructive feedback and drive overall language quality improvement
Provide linguistic and cultural consultation as requested by the client
Monitor published content for potential improvements and flag issues to be addressed on a localization or internationalization level
Proactively monitor language quality performance via LQA reports, take action to address issues in a timely manner, and flag quality risks to the Quality team
REQUIREMENTS
Experienced linguist with extensive translation and review experience in the social media and app sector
Native speaker of Saudi Arabic with fluent English skills
Typically, 5+ years as a linguist; at least 2 years of Copy Editing/Review and LQAs
Active user of digital platforms with familiarity with app features and marketing content
Strong customer service skills
Soft skills: feedback, coaching, training, and negotiation with stakeholders
Availability for the required weekly time allocation, with some reasonable flexibility
SKILLS
Experienced reviewer with familiarity in linguistic tasks and deep knowledge of Saudi Arabic culture and language nuances
Effective communicator with strong client-facing experience
Strong understanding of quality performance management processes and goals
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to follow guidelines and meet deadlines
Business acumen with critical thinking skills and flexibility to meet changing client needs
If this project sounds like something you'd be interested to be involved in, please forward us your updated resume in English.
Job Reference:
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