About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Hebrew Freelance Translator & Copy Editor (Product, Marketing & UI Content) based in Norway.
This remote freelance opportunity is ideal for a skilled language professional with native or near-native Hebrew proficiency and a strong command of U.S. English. You will support a long-term international project by translating and editing a wide range of content, including marketing materials, product information, user interfaces, customer support resources, and light legal content.
Responsibilities
- Translate content from U.S. English into Hebrew (he-IL), ensuring linguistic accuracy, natural phrasing, cultural relevance, and consistency with the intended message.
- Copy-edit and refine Hebrew translations across marketing, product, user interface, customer support, informational, and light legal content.
- Adapt terminology, tone, and style to suit different content formats, target audiences, and brand requirements.
- Maintain high standards of linguistic quality, accuracy, readability, and consistency across all assigned deliverables.
- Use computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and the client's designated translation platform to manage translation and editing tasks efficiently.
- Follow project-specific instructions, terminology guidelines, and quality assurance procedures.
- Manage an ongoing workload of approximately 1,000–2,000+ words per week while meeting agreed deadlines.
- Communicate proactively with project teams regarding assignments, timelines, questions, and potential issues.
- Incorporate feedback, implement revisions, and collaborate with reviewers to continuously improve translation quality.
- Participate in training and onboarding for client-specific tools and workflows as required.
Requirements
- Native or near-native proficiency in Hebrew (he-IL), with excellent written comprehension and command of U.S. English (en-US).
- At least 2 years of professional translation experience combined with a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field, or at least 5 years of professional translation experience without a formal translation degree.
- Demonstrated experience translating from English into Hebrew across multiple content categories, including informational, marketing, product, user interface, and customer support materials.
- Practical experience using computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, polished, and consistent translations.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle recurring assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced localization environment.
- Clear communication skills, responsiveness, reliability, and a professional approach to collaboration.
- Openness to feedback and revisions, with a commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
- Ability to work independently as a freelance professional while following project requirements and established workflows.
Conditions
- Fully remote freelance work, with the opportunity to collaborate internationally.
- Ongoing project engagement with an expected volume of approximately 1,000–2,000+ words per week.
- Access to a global network of linguists and language professionals.
- Ongoing project support and training, including training on the client's specific CAT tool.
- Opportunities to contribute to high-visibility projects for a leading multinational organization.
- Potential to build a long-term freelance working relationship.
- Flexible remote working arrangements, subject to project deadlines and delivery requirements.