2 days ago

French Language Expert

Micro1

Hybrid
Part Time
$75,000
Hybrid

Job Overview

Job TitleFrench Language Expert
Job TypePart Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$75,000
LocationHybrid

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About the French Language Expert Role at micro1

Join micro1's customer’s team as a French Language Expert, playing a critical role in driving linguistic excellence across multilingual projects. You will leverage your advanced French proficiency and cultural insights to elevate communication, support diverse teams, and ensure authenticity in all written and verbal exchanges. This is an opportunity to make a real impact while working in a flexible, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert-level French language support for a variety of business needs, including translation, localization, and cultural adaptation.
  • Review, edit, and proofread documents to ensure linguistic and grammatical accuracy aligned with brand voice.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate clear and effective communication.
  • Develop, refine, and implement language guidelines, terminology databases, and style guides.
  • Provide consultation on linguistic nuances and best practices for written and verbal communication.
  • Participate in training sessions to upskill team members in French language usage and intercultural communication.
  • Research and stay current with evolving French linguistic trends, terminology, and standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Native or near-native fluency in French, with a strong command of grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
  • Solid background in linguistics, translation, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to adapt language for various contexts, audiences, and purposes.
  • Keen eye for detail and commitment to linguistic accuracy and consistency.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills for handling multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a remote work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with international or multilingual teams.
  • Familiarity with CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools and language technology.
  • Background in training or coaching on language and communication best practices.

Key skills/competency

  • French Fluency
  • Linguistic Accuracy
  • Translation
  • Localization
  • Proofreading
  • Editing
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • Communication Skills
  • CAT Tools
  • Terminology Management

Tags:

French Language Expert
Translation
Localization
Linguistics
Proofreading
Editing
Cultural Adaptation
Communication
Terminology Management
CAT Tools

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How to Get Hired at Micro1

  • Research micro1's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their remote-first approach and customer focus.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight native French fluency, extensive translation/localization experience, and a proven track record in cultural adaptation. Emphasize any work with international teams.
  • Showcase linguistic projects: Prepare a portfolio or examples demonstrating your expertise in French content creation, review, and cultural accuracy across various contexts and audiences.
  • Prepare for language assessment: Expect comprehensive tests evaluating your advanced French grammar, vocabulary, syntax, and cultural nuances, along with your English communication skills.
  • Emphasize remote readiness: Be ready to discuss your self-motivation, strong organizational skills, time management abilities, and experience thriving independently in a virtual work environment.

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