Spanish (LATAM) 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

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Spanish (LATAM) Linguist performs translation and copy-editing tasks for assigned projects and accounts, ensuring consistent, high-quality deliverables. They will coordinate with freelance linguists and partner agencies, maintain and improve language resources, resolve terminology and usage queries, and collaborate with internal teams to streamline workflows and drive continuous improvement.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Perform copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
Perform on-demand translation tasks
Provide lead support on assigned projects or accounts
Manage and maintaining all language assets (glossaries, style guides, work instructions), ensuring they meet quality standards and remain current for each account or project 
Manage project-related queries
Ensure good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
Develop and training of internal linguists and external partners according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
Interact with clients on linguistic matters as needed
Participate in the development of new and improved working processes
Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, and quality
Achieve the goals set by the team manager
 
 
REQUIREMENTS
Education Level 
Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistics, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s in another discipline plus at least 2 years of full-time translation experience, or a minimum of 5 years of full-time professional translation experience in lieu of a degree. 
Experience 
Native fluency in Latam Spanish 
Fluency in English—both written and spoken—with strong command across multiple registers 
4+ years of experience in translation, localization, editing or content writing
2+ years of review experience
Thorough understanding localization processes
Good user experience of standard softwares, such as Windows and Office applications
Solid working proficiency with standard CAT tools (e.g., XTM, Trados Studio) and issue tracking/query management platforms (e.g., Jira)
Ability to quickly learn new localization tools and applications 
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms
Ability and motivation to train, mentor, and share knowledge with others 
Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
Ability to work within a virtual team