Junior Hebrew Linguist

About Welocalize 
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
 
Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
 
This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role: Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts Performing on-demand translation tasks Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project Managing project-related queries Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements. Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality Achieving the goals set by the team manager

REQUIREMENTS
Education: University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation. Experience and Skills Fluent in English, both written and spoken Native fluency in Hebrew language Passion for the world of language and technology 0-2 years of experience in translation or creating easy-to-read texts Thorough understanding of the localization process Knowledge of terminology used various subject matters Knowledge of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge. Ability to work with tight deadlines Excellent problem solving skills Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to work in a virtual team