Wish is a mobile e-commerce platform that flips traditional shopping on its head. We connect hundreds of millions of people with the widest selection of delightful, surprising, and—most importantly—affordable products delivered directly to their doors. Each day on Wish, millions of customers in more than 160 countries around the world discover new products. For our over 1 million merchant partners, anyone with a good idea and a mobile phone can instantly tap into a global market.
We’re fueled by creating unique products and experiences that give people access to a new type of commerce, where all are welcome. If you’ve been searching for a supportive environment to chase your curiosity and use data to investigate the questions that matter most to you, this is the place.
Job Description
As Wish’s popularity continues to rise, we are looking to break down language barriers and connect with our users around the globe. We are currently seeking a full-time Turkish linguist to help us achieve this goal. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both Turkish and English, possess exceptional communication skills, be able to work independently, and help shape the local experience for the Turkish market.
What you’ll be doing:
Set language strategy for Turkish and help drive language strategy for externally supported languages
Translate English content from all departments within Wish into Turkish and review externally provided translations
Perform in-context QC of the Wish site, apps, and merchant platform to ensure consistent messaging and proper functionality for Turkish
Optimize translations and transcreate blog posts, marketing materials, in app content, merchant documentation, and more
Evaluate, train, and supervise external linguists
Review and resolve localization issues flagged by external linguists as well as internal stakeholders and optimize processes/workflows
Collaborate with engineering and product management to ensure that linguistic and technical language requirements are accounted for
Work closely with cross-functional partners on improving the user experience for the Turkish locale and offer regional insights to help generate locale-specific solutions and features
Identify areas of opportunity for localization and help drive improvements working cross-functionally with engineering, PMs, and other stakeholder teams
Perform work independently
Qualifications
5+ years of experience working as a linguist
Ability to translate English into Turkish fluently and comfortably with vernacular and proper grammar
Knowledge of local current trends and popular culture in Turkey
Extensive experience working with CAT/TMS tools
Experience with style guide and glossary management
Experience localizing marketing content, including SEO and ASO materials
Experience in stakeholder and vendor management
Experience performing in-context QC
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
A detail-oriented and independent working style
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
Smartling experience
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Additional Information
Wish values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on any legally-protected class or characteristic. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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