Junior Hebrew Linguist

Weloglobal
Tel Aviv, Israel
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in translation or localization with Hebrew fluency.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with Hebrew fluency and a background in translation or localization workflows
    — “Native fluency in Hebrew language”
  • Individuals who can balance linguistic expertise with process improvement and team training
    — “Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers”
  • Professionals comfortable with virtual teams and AI-driven tools in a global enterprise context
    — “Ability to work in a virtual team”

Things to consider

  • Must be fluent in both Hebrew and English, with strong written and verbal skills
    — “Fluent in English, both written and spoken”
  • Requires adaptability to new tools and a willingness to train others in linguistic practices
    — “Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CAT tools and process improvement in your resume and interview responses
    — “Knowledge of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio”
  • Showcase your ability to manage terminology queries and maintain language resources
    — “Maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries”
  • Emphasize your track record of meeting KPIs for quality and on-time delivery
    — “Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • High-quality linguistic deliverables
  • Efficient workflow management
  • Client satisfaction
Typical background
University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent

Skills & requirements

Required

TranslationCopy-editingProject ManagementLanguage Resources ManagementTerminology ManagementClient InteractionProcess Improvement

Preferred

CAT ToolsIssue Tracking ToolsLocalization ToolsFreelancer CoordinationTraining

Stack & domain

TranslationCopy-editingCAT ToolsTerminology ManagementLanguage ResourcesQuality AssuranceProcess ImprovementTrainingFreelancer CoordinationVendor ManagementCollaborationProblem-solvingTechnical CommunicationLeadershipConsultative SkillLocalization

About the role

Original posting from Weloglobal via Lever

About Welocalize 

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.

Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com 

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

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Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts

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Performing on-demand translation tasks

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Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language

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Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project

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Managing project-related queries

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Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters

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Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts

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Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required

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Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs

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Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

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Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements.

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Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality

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Achieving the goals set by the team manager

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation.

Experience and Skills 

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Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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Native fluency in Hebrew language

  • Passion for the world of language and technology
  • 0-2 years of experience in translation or creating easy-to-read texts

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Thorough understanding of the localization process

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Knowledge of terminology used various subject matters

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Knowledge of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA

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Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly

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Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications

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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

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Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.

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Ability to work with tight deadlines

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Excellent problem solving skills

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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists

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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

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Ability to work in a virtual team

Source: Weloglobal careers (Lever)

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