Finnish Translator job in Cape Town at DigiOutsource

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The Department:

We are constantly upskilling our people and have made sure that our translations department members are equipped with all that is required to cater for the various copy needs of the business.

Here are just a few of the services that we provide:

• SEO content translations

• Regional keyword research

• Website and software translations in HTML code

• Promotional email translations in HTML code

• Translations for Regional and Global campaigns

• Language quality control for all our products

• Translations for affiliate campaigns

The languages predominantly covered include German, Greek, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian and Japanese – while many others are additionally required.

Purpose of the Role:

The Finnish Translator will have the very important task of taking all text related English content which is created for various business needs and localizing text into their native language. The translator will ensure that business is able to effectively communicate its products to existing and potential customers in relevant regions and will also be responsible for their language quality across all promotions, products, web pages and brands.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide first class translations and content, in Finnish, for use on any medium, including but not limited to:

  • Translating from English

  • Proof reading

  • Editing

  • Websites

  • SEO content

  • Reviews

  • Press releases

  • Mailers

  • Blogs

  • SMS marketing

  • Direct marketing

  • Promotions

• Work with and provide translations and content for various business partners including retention, acquisition, conversion, product and creative

• Ensure consistency and quality of messaging across all segments

• Ensure translation  and content projects are realized on time and to required quality

• Consultation with client to ensure understanding of brief/product requirements

• Ensure correct tone of messaging in terms of brand and medium

• Remain up-to-date with various online and other writing developments which may affect the brand and/or market

• Brainstorm, write and execute, as based on business requirements

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English and Finnish

• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office , Internet, etc.) and typing skills

• Proven ability to translate oral instructions and written literature from one language to another