KAYAK Software Corporation is hiring a Freelance Localization Specialist to localize our products and content for travel audiences worldwide. You’ll play a key role in translating and adapting content to enhance the user experience across diverse markets.
What You'll Do
- Translate, review, and edit content for KAYAK’s products and assets, tailoring it to the target market.
- Adhere to style guides to deliver high-quality translations and creative transcriptions.
- Translate and proofread content for various channels, including landing pages, blogs, newsletters, SEO content, social media, and other marketing materials.
- Conduct LQA and functionality checks to better engage with the local audience.
- Maintain and refine language-specific resources such as style guides and glossaries.
- Anticipate a lighter initial workload, with scope for increased involvement based on future projects.
What We're Looking For
- Fluent in the target language at a native level.
- Strong verbal and written command of English.
- Proven experience in website and app localization and translation.
- Experience using Translation Management Systems.
- Background in LQA.
Nice to Have
- A flair for creative translation and copywriting.
- Familiarity with SEO.
- Relevant academic or professional background in communication, marketing, translation, linguistics, or related fields.
- You’re a quick learner, forward-thinking, and comfortable incorporating the latest tech in a rapidly advancing industry.
- You’re a versatile multitasker, adept at managing workflows, information, and processes across diverse project types.
Technical Stack
- Translation Management Systems
Team & Environment
You’ll be joining a diverse team of localization specialists, collaborating to help people experience the world through travel.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote freelance position.
KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team.
