We are looking for an experienced Localization Specialist for the Italian Language to utilize their expertise with the verbal and written language to join our team of passionate employees and language specialists.
Come make a difference in the world and join our team! Priority Dispatch Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a small, fast-growing provider of consulting, training, and software products for the public safety market. This role operates on a hybrid work model, located in the U.S. in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
The job is eligible for our full host of benefits that include health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance, a hybrid work schedule, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, employer contributions to 401K and HSA options, parking or UTA options, PTO, and more!
Job Summary
The Italian Language & Localization Specialist I facilitates the translation and cultural adaptation (localization) of medical, police, firefighter, and/or nurse triage protocols from English to Italian under the guidance of senior translation staff.
Principal Responsibilities
Reads through original materials (both printed materials and specialized software) and rewrites it in Italian, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained. Adapts the material to the emergency dispatch market in Italian-speaking regions.
Finds the closest equivalents for terminology and words by using specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, reference books, as well as native-speaker proficiency in Italian. Researches technical, scientific, and legal phraseology to find the correct Italian translation and develops expert knowledge in cultural and translation areas related to emergency dispatch.
Edits and proofreads final translated versions of material. Approves final product versions.
Learns and uses appropriate translation software and tools for presentation and delivery.
Supports the maintenance of databases and the knowledge base of Italian text and terminology used in the company’s products.
Assists senior translation staff in customer and software support efforts, accreditation processes, and conference organization through translation and interpretation services, as necessary.
Assists senior translation staff in consulting with the Company’s Italian liaisons to discuss any unclear points and arrive at the best solution.
Participates in the Italian Cultural Committee discussions and meetings, aids in implementing and maintaining company’s standards across all products and versions.
Serves as a liaison for the company’s Italian-speaking customers under the guidance of senior translation staff and accurately relays cultural issues to the company.
Supports company research, development, and marketing of Italian initiatives, programs, and studies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
One or two years of higher-education studies (e.g., Associate’s degree or equivalent) in a foreign language/linguistics or a related discipline (e.g., education, communications, computer science) or equivalent education and experience
Native fluency of the Italian language
Advanced verbal and written skills in both English and Italian
Competences in writing and proofreading of text
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
Ability to prioritize work and deal with changing priorities
Proficiency with common office software (Office 365)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with translation software applications preferred
Translation certification(s) preferred
Essential Job Functions
Must be able to organize and coordinate information and deadlines
Must be able to analyze and interpret data
Frequent computer and telephone use
Sitting for prolonged periods of time
Concentrating for long periods of time
Occasional travel of less than 15% may be required
Physical And Other Requirements
This is a typical office job which requires the ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk with occasionally moving, standing, and walking. Requires use of arms, hands, or fingers, in handling or manipulating objects, or operating equipment, tools and/or instruments requiring fine eye-hand coordination. Occasionally requires repeated bending, crouching, stretching, or crawling, along with regularly lifting 10 – 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Work environment is composed of moderate noise (examples: business office with computer and printers, light traffic).
Independent Judgement
This employee works under general supervision. Employee acts independently to handle standard problems but usually reports on such problems. More unusual problems are referred to a supervisor/manager.
Supervisor Responsibilities
No formal responsibility for supervising others.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Public Safety
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