Translation Project Coordinator and Copywriter

 For more than 30 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17100:2015 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, e-learning and training, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of next-generation technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals.

With annual revenues of over $1.3 billion, TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 110 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.

Translation Project Coordinator & Copywriter

Position Summary

This is a hybrid role both involving the coordination of multiple, multilingual translation and localization projects from beginning to end simultaneously, as well as managing more linguistic tasks focused around writing and editing copy for our clients. 

Position responsibilities

·       Manage the entire life-cycle of multiple localization projects in a fast-paced environment

·       Coordinate all the project phases and efficiently predict the lifespan of all the stages of the project

·       Copywrite & edit the copy of product descriptions in French

·       Liaise with sales staff or clients directly to clarify project parameters

·       Negotiate deadlines and rates with vendors

·       Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally

·       Monitor and control projects status

·       Manage project finances, including budgeting

·       Prepare and maintain project documentation

·       Comply with relevant and applicable procedures

·       Perform quality checks at various stages of process to ensure quality and accuracy (proofreading, final eye…)

·       Attend client immersion sessions on new products in Paris four times a year (expensed by the company)

Essential skills and experience required

·       Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, other languages would be an asset

·       University Degree (preferably in linguistic/translation related studies)

·       Native level of French

·       Copywriting experience is preferred

·       Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a similar position in corporate environment

·       Detail orientation with the ability to multitask

·       Ability to meet deadlines

·       Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

·       Independence in carrying out assigned tasks

·       Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

·       Highly-developed computer skills (MS Office, Windows)

·       Experience in translation and localization project management would be a strong advantage