Arabic Language Lead Specialist (Saudi Arabia)

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Overview

Welocalize is seeking a passionate and culturally fluent Arabic (Saudi Arabia) linguist with deep knowledge of the social media and app sector, as well as exceptional writing skills, to join our localization team. You’ll help shape compelling in-app content and user experiences that resonate with Saudi Arabic-speaking audiences.

As the Language Specialist, you will review, adapt, and enhance a variety of content into native-level Saudi Arabic, ensuring an authentic tone and voice for a global platform. This role is a cornerstone of our Language Quality Program, requiring expertise in linguistic quality assurance, cultural adaptation, and collaboration with international teams.

Project Details

Language Pair : English (US) >

Arabic (Saudi Arabia)

Task Type : QC, LQA, Language Lead Support

Tools : Smartling & client tools (training provided)

Workload : Weekly availability required

Assessment : Grammar + Creative / Localization task via platform (completed in one sitting)

Main Duties

• Perform LQA reviews, adhering to quality guidelines and production timelines
• Handle arbitrations and drive linguistic consensus for optimal results
• Perform terminology and TM updates within the Smartling environment, following guidelines provided by the Quality team
• Answer linguistic queries adhering to outlined query management processes
• Lead the Arabic (Saudi Arabia) LQA review team to ensure consistency, reference material adherence, and feedback quality standards across reviewers
• Liaise with the Lead Translator and translation teams (in writing & via meetings) to share constructive feedback and drive overall language quality improvement
• Provide linguistic and cultural consultation as requested by the client
• Monitor published content for potential improvements and flag issues to be addressed on a localization or internationalization level
• Proactively monitor language quality performance via LQA reports, take action to address issues in a timely manner, and flag quality risks to the Quality team

Requirements

Skills

If this project sounds like something you'd be interested to be involved in, please forward us your updated resume in English.

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