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Copy Editor & Content Reviewer Swedish, Norwegian, Danish & Finnish Languages. (Full-time Onsite Position) (184 views)

Munich
May 3, 2017

Job description

Moravia is looking for candidates with native fluency in the following target languages: Swedish, Finnish, Danish & Norwegian

Fulltime Onsite PositionSUMMARY

In compliance with quality assurance specifications, the Copy Editor & Content Reviewer will perform complex testing of localized products, using tools provided. This role is responsible for verifying that text/images convey the same message as the source language (EN-US), and will provide high quality proofreading, review and editing translation services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create appealing trendy texts for media related content.
  • Identify and report localization, layout and functional bugs
  • Review creative writing content, improving tone and style if necessary, to match client´s standards.
  • Assess whether the reviewed texts comply with the guidelines provided
  • Assess whether the writing is good and appropriate for the target country´s market, and if the piece is compelling and appealing enough for its purpose.
  • Check that the facts included in the text are accurate by conducting research on the topic at hand, and make the necessary edits
  • Attend training sessions and project meetings as requested
  • Leverage established localization workflow and translation tools
  • Perform other duties, as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Must have a native speaker fluency in the target language, and be familiar with the target country´s culture and current events
  • Strong linguistic skills, preferably with experience in Translation / Localization / Editing / Proofreading / QA / Interpretation
  • Up-to-date awareness of current and common technical language usage in the target language
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English required (ability to write clear and concise reports in English regarding bugs found during testing)
  • Good knowledge of, and level of interest in cultural goods (music, movies, games, books, apps) for the target country audience
  • Culturally savvy with a good sense of judgment on the appropriateness of content for the target country’s audience
  • Act as subject matter expert for linguistic issues in the target language; ability to research and resolve linguistic questions
  • Excellent knowledge of multiple entertainment genres
  • Excellent awareness of target country’s entertainment media, including trending and charting
  • Ability to type in target language with local keyboard, including PC and Mac platforms
  • Mac / iOS / OS / iPhone / iPad user
  • Strong functional skills, tech savvy
  • Detail orientated
  • Effective multitasking over simultaneous assignments
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
  • Collaborative; enjoys teamwork in a multicultural environment
  • Familiar with media streaming services using various platforms
  • Flexible, willing to learn about new tools and different procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience in the field of data management, may be substituted
  • Basic editorial experience (translation, editing and proofreading)
JOB IS EXPIRED.