Post-Editors with German (Remote for Freelancers)

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Post-Editors with German (Remote for Freelancers), Berlin

Client: LocalEyes

Location: Berlin, Germany

Job Category: Customer Service

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

08efb9bf14e2

Job Views:

2

Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

This is a remote position.

About us

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe and the US.

We work with the world's most innovative companies, helping them to grow and expand in new markets by providing experts and cultural awareness.

LocalEyes Group is recruiting Machine Translation Post-Editors with German to be part of our growing teams.

The role

In this role, you will be required to perform Post-Editing (light and full) on Machine Translation outputs in accordance with client specifications.

You will:

• Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source
• Provide corrections and text optimization based on the MT output
• Understand post-editing guidelines and ensure quality standards meet client expectations
• Perform linguistic tasks as per project instructions and other references (translation memory, glossary, style guides, etc.)
• Ensure high grammatical accuracy while maintaining key terminology, spotting inconsistencies and incorrect cultural references
• Correct formatting/tagging, punctuation, country specifics, terminology, style, fluency as per guidelines

Main requirements:

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
• Native speaker in German language
• Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience required
• Preferred experience in translation and proofreading specialized in IT and Software
• Excellent command of the English language in both comprehension and writing
• Experience with Translation Memory tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS)
• IT skills with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• Comfortable with technology and open to learning to use new tools
• Excellent understanding of Machine Translation Post-Editing processes and tools
• Linguistic and cultural competences of both source and target language
• Adaptive to fast-paced work environment with multiple changes of project priorities
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Field of expertise: IT/Software and technical expertise including Software UI and product documentation translation

Location: Remote

Schedule: This work is based on project needs. Hours can vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important.

Employment type: Freelance

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