Filipino/Tagalog Translator | Writer | Junior Linguist

Job Description

·        Maintaining or exceeding a daily quota of words translated (from English to native language or vice versa) with the highest quality possible

·        Performing “peer proofreading” and working collaboratively with fellow translators/linguists when assigned or when the need arises

·        Carrying out random tasks aside from translation such as copy adaptation, content creation, audio transcription, voice recording, and brand analysis among others (assignment of such tasks is based on a translator/linguist’s skills set)

·        Helping identify strong and weak technical systems, and taking part in methodical brainstorming for continuous improvements and corrective/preventive measures

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

·        Educational Attainment: has a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Languages, Literature, Translation Studies, Philippine Studies, and/or Journalism. Those who have taken up a few subjects in translation (translation theories, Filipino translations, etc.) will have an advantage.

·        For subject matter experts (SME) in specific fields, for graduates of relevant degrees (e.g. a Computer Science degree for IT SME applicants and a Legal Management degree for Legal SME applicants) and/or those with relevant experiences in their chosen fields will also be considered.

·        Applicants must choose at least two secondary fields and must be willing to try and learn new things.

·        Languages: Applicants must at least be bilingual—highly fluent in English and a native speaker of Filipino/Tagalog

·        Knowledge in any other global and local languages will serve as an advantage.

·        Skills:

o   Translation/Localization

o   Writing, editing, and proofreading

o   Linguistic knowledge

o   Computer/technology literacy

o   Keen orientation to details and deadlines

o   Ability to balance speed and quality

o   Oral and written communication

o   Multitasking and time management

·        Applicants must be adaptable to changes, can easily shift between being an independent worker and a team player, and can eventually work with little to no supervision

·        The Applicants must be willing to work in Marikina/Antipolo area (along Marcos Hi-way) and willing to work in any assigned shift.