Arabic Fitness Subject Matter Expert Linguist

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

In this exciting position the content reviewer will localize, translate and adapt the content of marketing specialty while adhering to writing style guide and guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of fitness concepts, exercises, and equipment, along with exceptional linguistic skills.

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

Content Translation and Localization

Translate and localize fitness-related content ensuring cultural relevance and contextual accuracy.

Adapt content to reflect the linguistic and cultural nuances of the target audience while preserving the original message and tone.

Quality Assurance

Review and edit translated content for precision, consistency, and quality.

Ensure adherence to industry-specific terminology and style guidelines.

Subject Matter Expertise

Stay updated with the latest trends, terminology, and innovations in the fitness industry, including workouts, equipment names, exercises, and methodologies.

Provide insights and expertise on fitness-related topics.

Research and Development

Conduct research to support content creation and ensure the accuracy of fitness-related information.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Sports Science, Fitness Management, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Proven experience in translation and localization, with a focus on fitness content.
• Demonstrable expertise in fitness, including knowledge of exercises, equipment, training methodologies, and fitness programs like HIIT.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in English and the target language, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both.
• Strong understanding of fitness terminology and the ability to convey the specifics and nuances of fitness content.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Passion for fitness and a deep understanding of the fitness community and culture.
• Additional Requirements
• Technology Savvy:
• Strong practical knowledge of computers and mobile devices.
• Familiarity with word processors, spreadsheets, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of iOS/macOS systems is preferred.
• Proficient in typing in the target language using a local keyboard.
• Collaborative:
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Enjoys teamwork in a multicultural environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a linguist who is deeply immersed in the world of fitness and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality, engaging content to a global audience for one of our leading technology clients.