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Junior Hebrew Linguist
Welo Global · Remote - Tel Aviv, Israel · back to the listing
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Translator
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What this role officially is
translator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Translators transcribe written documents from one or more languages to another ensuring that the message and nuances therein remain in the translated material. They translate material backed up by an understanding of it, which can include commercial and industrial documentation, personal documents, journalism, novels, creative writing, and scientific texts delivering the translations in any format.
Also known as: linguistic coordinator, sworn translator, scientific translator, financial translator, medical translator, video game translator
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About Welocalize
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
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.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
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Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
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Performing on-demand translation tasks
•
Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language
•
Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
•
Managing project-related queries
•
Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
•
Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts
•
Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
•
Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
•
Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
•
Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements.
•
Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
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Achieving the goals set by the team manager
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation.
Experience and Skills
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Fluent in English, both written and spoken
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Native fluency in Hebrew language
• Passion for the world of language and technology
• 0-2 years of experience in translation or creating easy-to-read texts
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Thorough understanding of the localization process
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Knowledge of terminology used various subject matters
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Knowledge of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
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Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
•
Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
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Ability and 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 groups of managers, clients, linguists
•
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
•
Ability to work in a virtual team
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
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.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
•
Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
•
Performing on-demand translation tasks
•
Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language
•
Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
•
Managing project-related queries
•
Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
•
Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts
•
Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
•
Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
•
Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
•
Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements.
•
Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
•
Achieving the goals set by the team manager
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation.
Experience and Skills
•
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
•
Native fluency in Hebrew language
• Passion for the world of language and technology
• 0-2 years of experience in translation or creating easy-to-read texts
•
Thorough understanding of the localization process
•
Knowledge of terminology used various subject matters
•
Knowledge 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
•
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
•
Ability and 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 groups of managers, clients, linguists
•
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
•
Ability to work in a virtual team