Job description
From fast answers to deep insights, Mintel has provided research and intelligence solutions to consumer-focused businesses for more than 50 years. With a combination of world-class syndicated tools and custom insight solutions, we are the eyes and ears in the markets that matter and the insights behind our clients’ next big idea.
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 of market trends and consumer behavior.
What You Will Be Doing:
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 Mandarin to English.
- Post-Editing Machine Translation: Review and refine machine-generated translations from Simplified Mandarin 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.
- Term-base and Glossary Management: Develop and maintain bilingual glossaries and term-bases to ensure consistency in terminology across projects.
- Translation Memory ™ Management: Regularly update and maintain translation memories ™ 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.
Who We are Looking For:
We’re looking for a linguist who thrives in a tech-savvy environment and has a passion for producing polished, impactful translations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin, with English fluent to the highest level of speaking and writing, and the ability to read and comprehend Chinese business writing and cultural nuances.
- HSK certification at level 6 preferred along with proven English writing skills to publication level.
- 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.
- 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 We Offer:
- A culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working.
- Flexible start time and end time.
- Blended (office/home) approach to work.
- 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 annual leave and wider circle employee benefits.
- Additional one day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Mintel Diversity, Mintel Wellness, and Mintel Gives).
- Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind, Mintel gives employees 2 days’ leave per year to join local volunteering activities organised by our Mintel Gives (where applicable).
- Mental health and wellbeing support via Modern Health App.
- Beautifully designed offices foster collaboration and fun.
Mintel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to the strength of an inclusive workplace.
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