LINGUIST List 12.685

Mon Mar 12 2001

Jobs: Brazilian Portugese: Translator at e-placers

Editor for this issue: Michael Appleby <michaellinguistlist.org>

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1. Patrick Mertens, Brazilian Portugese: Translator at e-placers.com, MA, USA

Rank of Job: 
Areas Required: translator
Other Desired Areas: 
University or Organization: e-placers.com
Department: 
State or Province: MA
Country: USA
Final Date of Application: ASAP
Contact: Patrick Mertens linguiste-placers.com

Address for Applications:
103 Union Street
Watertown
MA 02472-2524
USA

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a CONTRACT position, on-site in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 40
hours per week.

As part of the Localization Team, you will be responsible for
linguistic quality assurance to software UI, readme files,
documentation, on-line help and training material for Brazilian
Portuguese versions of Company' products Translates materials as
needed. Assists in maintaining products' glossaries and terminology
database. Must perform with and maintain the commitment to improve
technical, communication, editorial and localization skills. May help
in leading localization projects or tasks with supervision.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Completely fluent in the Brazilian Portuguese language. Strong
communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to learn, analyze,
understand and organize localization and internationalization
guidelines and standards. Ability to work with engineers, tech pubs
and outside contractors in a team environment. Excellent
organizational, time management and team work skills.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, Technical Communication or
Philology. Three plus years of computer industry
Localization/translation experience. Strong knowledge of grammar of
source and target languages. Computer literacy, including knowledge of
Windows operating systems. Knowledge of Localization/Translation
methodologies.