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In-house Simplified Chinese to English Translator
* London, United Kingdom
Salary £27,000 (You will be required to be in our London office 1-2 days a week)
Are you passionate about translation, technology, and consumer insights? Do you thrive at the intersection of linguistic excellence and cutting-edge innovation? Mintel, a leading global market intelligence company headquartered in London, UK, is looking for a talented Simplified Chinese to English Translator to join our Localisation team.
This role offers the perfect opportunity for an ambitious linguist to refine their translation expertise, harness AI-powered tools to deliver quality and speed, and build industry knowledge on market trends and consumer behavior.
What You'll Do
As a key member of our multilingual localisation team, your responsibilities will include:
* Contextual AI Translation: Utilise advanced AI translation tools and contextual technologies to produce accurate and fluent translations of Mintel’s content from Simplified Chinese to English.
* Post-Editing Machine Translation: Review and refine machine-generated translations from Simplified Chinese to English, ensuring linguistic accuracy, natural flow, and adherence to cultural and stylistic nuances.
* Proofreading & Revising: Edit and finalise translated content (including visual assets) to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, terminology, and format.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all translated content aligns with Mintel’s style guidelines, tone, and branding; perform linguistic testing of translated materials in context (e.g., user interfaces, websites) to ensure proper rendering and coherence.
* Termbase and Glossary Management: Develop and maintain bilingual glossaries and termbases to ensure consistency in terminology across projects.
* Translation Memory (TM) Management: Regularly update and maintain translation memories (TM) to ensure previously translated content is reused effectively.
* Resolving TMS Issues: Identify and troubleshoot issues within TMS and liaise with TMS technical support teams to resolve technical problems.
* Linguistic Research: Stay updated on industry-specific language trends and terms to ensure translations remain relevant and modern.
* Feedback Incorporation: Review and implement feedback from reviewers, analysts, or clients to improve the quality of translations and refine workflows.
* Time and Project Management: Plan and prioritise tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
* Innovation & Process Improvement: Contribute to developing and enhancing workflows by adopting emerging translation technologies.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a linguist who thrives in a tech-savvy environment and has a passion for producing polished, impactful translations.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Languages: Proficiency in English and Chinese, with English fluent to the highest level of speaking and writing, and the ability to read and comprehend Chinese business writing and cultural nuances.
Abilities & Skills
* Adept at identifying and correcting machine translation errors in grammar, syntax, and terminology while enhancing fluency and readability. Prior experience with post-editing workflows and tools is highly valued.
* Contextual AI Expertise: Experience using AI translation technology to handle diverse and complex content.
* Proficiency with CAT tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS).
* Strong attention to detail, ensuring translations are accurate and contextually appropriate.
* Ability to adapt to new tools and workflows, including content management systems (CMS).
* Skilled in managing tight deadlines and balancing multiple projects.
* Analytical mindset for assessing content structure and overall coherence.
* Familiarity with cross-referencing resources for enriched, subject-specific translations.
* Good cultural knowledge of China and experience living in China would be a strong advantage.
What you'll get in return
* A culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working with a company wide hybrid working week.
* Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they’ve learned.
* Social events, both within the department and across the company.
* Generous holiday allowance with the opportunity to buy back additional holiday.
* A day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind Mintel gives each employee 2 days per year to give to a worthwhile cause.
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