Reviewer (Certain language pairs)

Location: Multiple Countries

Department: Operations

Type: Contracted

Min. Experience: Mid Level

We're Gengo, the people-powered translation platform for 24,000+ translators from 140+ countries, translating across 40+ languages. With our crowd management methodology and advanced translation technology, Gengo is redefining the language industry. We process millions of words of translation each week in minimal time, and our customers love us for it. They include some of the biggest brands in the world like TripAdvisor, New York Times, Rakuten, and Alibaba. Our investors include Recruit, Intel Capital, Atomico, and Japan’s NTT DoCoMo.

Join us for a rare chance to be a key part of a growing global startup that is helping the world to communicate freely.

About the position

Gengo Reviewers are professional translators who work remotely to oversee testing and quality assurance in their language pair. Reviewers are independent contractors who work, on average, 4 to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Translator Testing - Reviewing test submissions from new translators eager to join Gengo
Quality Assurance - Conduct regular quality reviews using our proprietary quality assurance mechanism
Performance Reviews - Assessing translator performance and providing constructive feedback

Requirements

Native in the target language you are applying for
Professional translator with at least 3 years of experience or an excellent track record with Gengo
Comfortable with technology and able to quickly master new tools
Attentive to detail, able to follow instructions and change direction quickly, when needed
Responsive to emails - replying to requests within 24 hours at most
Fluent in English, in addition to working languages

Bonus skills

Experience assessing skills and providing written feedback
Previous experience as a Gengo translator

When applying, please indicate your language pair and Gengo ID (if you have one) in your cover letter.

Current Priorities: Japanese to Traditional Chinese 日翻中（繁體）, German to Swedish.

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