Full-Time Language Specialist job at Netflix (FR, TK, RU, DE, DA) October 24, 2011
Posted by Jill (@bonnjill) in Translation.trackback
Wow, I wish I were a native speaker of German. This job sounds awesome!
DESCRIPTION
Join the team responsible for localization at Netflix. We are looking for experienced linguists with the ability to translate and customize marketing, UI and content materials for the target market.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with the right mix of technical, organizational and communication skills to provide localization for the Netflix experience in the following languages:
French, Turkish, Russian, German, Danish
Native fluency, localization experience and creative writing in one or more of the above languages is essential. Knowledge or prior experience in the film/entertainment industry is definitely a plus.
Specific responsibilities will include:
-Ownership of linguistic quality
-Creating and maintaining glossaries and style guides
-Working with CAT tools, approving translations and maintaining memories
-Working with external vendors
-Representing linguistic and cultural nuances in cross-functional meetings
-Hands-on translation and editing tasks
-Planning and executing linguistic QA tasks on multiple devices and platforms
-Originating, monitoring and resolving linguistic bugs as necessary
Required Experience/Skills:
-Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation and/or equivalent experience
-Native fluency in one of the languages mentioned above
-Knowledge of the movie/entertainment industry in the specific locale
-Mac and PC proficient
-Experience with translation & terminology tools
-Basic knowledge of Content Management Systems and web localization tools
To apply, email your resume to linguists@netflix.com.
Musings from an overworked translator 
Is it a freelance or an in-house position?
No clue. You’ll have to write them and ask. I would assume in-house.
And how about the pay compensation package?
Regards,
Dondu N. Raghavan
Again, I know what I’ve written here and nothing else. It was forwarded to a Kent State alumni listserv.
There you are. If it turns out that for a job of such wonderful specifications the pay is ridiculusly low (lower than that of a cobbler), then the offer will no longer be awesome.
Regards,
Dondu N. Raghavan
Well, one won’t know what they pay unless someone writes and ask them. I’d rather know for sure before speculating and getting all up in arms about it.