English Editor

Responsibilities:

• edit texts translated from Russian to English in interfaces, help pages and tech docs, marketing materials, and other types of texts:
• сorrect typos, grammar, and punctuation errors;
• verify terminology and word choice;
• improve style and readability;
• сheck facts and logic;
• follow glossaries and style guides, investigate new terms and submit updates as necessary;
• evaluate quality of translations submitted by team members, freelance translators, and agencies;
• perform linguistic testing (review localized interfaces to find errors and ambiguity);
• provide consulting on language-related questions;
• strive to create the best possible products in English.

Requirements:

• native English speaker with excellent knowledge of Russian;
• degree in English or linguistics or experience translating or editing in IT (at least 3 years);
• experience using CAT tools and interest in learning new tools;
• basic understanding of tags and markup like HTML and XML;
• familiarity with internet and IT terminology;
• ability to understand complex technical concepts;
• strong attention to detail;
• excellent communication skills and ability to explain editorial decisions;
• motivation to see projects through to the end.

Preferred:

• copywriting skills;
• voice-over experience.