Technical Translator | CSOFT
CSOFT’s Technical Communications Department is looking for talented translatorsto work on projects for major Chinese technology companies.
The ideal candidate must be a native English speaker with advanced or higher Chinese and experience in English-Chinese translation. They must be comfortable with explaining complex scientific and technical concepts in simple language, able to transcreate as well as translate literally, and ready to take on deadline-driven projects. This position will require simultaneous work on different types of documentation for different products, so organization and versatility are a must.
Overview
- Location: shenzhen
- Industry: Other/Not Classified
- Employer: CSOFT
Job Description
-
Primary Responsibilities:
· Translating content for:
o Product and feature descriptions
o Installation and configuration guides
o White papers
o Marketing materials and press releases
o Technical Specifications
· Market and product research
· Frequent communication with a diverse map of stakeholders (in both Chinese and English)
· Information architecture, focusing on intuitive structure for a variety of different formats
· Support proposal development and other internal and client-facing documentation
Qualifications and Skills:
· Advanced or higher Chinese reading and writing skills
· Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Computer Science, or relevant experience
· Native English speaker, with a strong grasp of grammar and controlled language
· A strong translation portfolio (please include 1–2 translation samples with your application)
· Able to work independently and under pressure
· Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
· Ability to strictly abide by style guides and translate for a specific audience
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Preferred Skills:
· 1–2 years of translation experience (in-house or agency are both okay)
· Familiarity with dedicated translation software, especially SDL Trados
· Strong understanding of IT, telecom, and/or consumer technology industries
For further information, send your CV and translation samples to jeremie.baril@csoftintl.com
- Preferred Years of Experience
- 2+
- Minimum Education Level
- Bachelors
- Preferred Personal Skills
- Interpersonal communication skills, Organizational and planning skills, Research skills, Time Management skills, Willingness to learn
- Preferred Technical Skills
- Language(s) Required
-
Native TongueNative TongueFluent
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Industry
- Information and Communication Technology
- Available to
- Chinese Citizens, Non-Chinese Citizens, HKSAR or Macau Citizens
- For more information, please visit http://www.jingjobs.com/job/jobDetails/4198
