Korean Linguist

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Korean Linguist to support the translation, localization, and linguistic quality assurance of content from English into Korean. The ideal candidate is a native-level Korean speaker with exceptional written communication skills and experience adapting content for Korean-speaking audiences while maintaining accuracy, cultural relevance, and brand consistency.

6 month, part time (15/month) contract

Responsibilities

• Translate and localize content from English into Korean across a variety of content types, including marketing materials, product content, websites, training materials, and business communications.
• Review, edit, and proofread translated content to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and adherence to client-specific terminology and style guidelines.
• Perform linguistic quality assurance (LQA) and provide feedback to improve translation quality and consistency.
• Conduct terminology research and maintain glossaries, style guides, and translation memories.
• Collaborate with project managers, localization teams, and subject matter experts to resolve linguistic queries and ensure project success.
• Adapt content to reflect cultural and regional nuances for Korean-speaking audiences.
• Ensure all deliverables meet established quality standards and project deadlines.
• Participate in linguistic testing and validation of localized content when required.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Korean with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Korean Language, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Experience translating and localizing content from English into Korean.
• Strong understanding of Korean grammar, spelling, style, and cultural nuances.
• Experience using CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as Trados, MemoQ, Phrase, Smartling, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more specialized domains such as technology, legal, healthcare, life sciences, marketing, e-commerce, or AI.
• Familiarity with localization workflows and terminology management.
• Experience performing linguistic review, quality assurance, or transcreation work.
• Previous experience working with global localization teams or language service providers.

Key Skills

• English-to-Korean Translation
• Localization & Cultural Adaptation
• Editing & Proofreading
• Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA)
• Terminology Management
• CAT Tools
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Research & Problem Solving

This role is ideal for a linguist who is passionate about delivering high-quality Korean-language content and helping global brands effectively communicate with Korean-speaking audiences.