Freelance Linguist (PL)

Freelancer, Full or part-time · Remote (Germany)

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At YAZIO, we're dedicated to breaking down language barriers and enhancing user experience globally. That's why we seek a talented Freelance Polish Language Expert to help expand our reach and improve our app for the Polish market. If you have a passion for languages, a deep understanding of cultural nuances, and a commitment to excellence in translation you’re the perfect candidate to help us achieve our goals.

This job is 100% remote.

Your Mission

You will proofread and review all localized content, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all platforms. Your attention to detail will ensure the highest quality standards and contribute to a seamless user experience for our Polish audience.

Provide essential linguistic insights that influence content strategy and product decisions. Your deep understanding of Polish culture will guide the localization process, ensuring all content is culturally appropriate and optimized for engagement and clarity.
Translate and adapt our app interfaces, marketing materials, and promotional content from US-English to Polish, ensuring every piece is engaging and culturally resonant. Your creative linguistic skills will help maintain our brand’s voice while making it accessible and relevant to Polish audiences.
Focus on translating recipes and related content, ensuring culinary terms and expressions are accurately localized for Polish users. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining and updating our Polish cooking term bases, helping us stay current and relatable.
You can expect a workload of up to 6 hours per week. However, this may vary depending on season and stakeholder needs.

Your Profile

Native Polish speaker with professional proficiency in English
Degree in translation, linguistics, or a related field, with 3–5 years of professional translation experience
Experience in web and app localization, marketing, or culinary content is a plus
Skilled in transcreation, particularly for marketing and promotional content, and adept at adapting messages for local culture and context
Possess exceptional knowledge of Polish grammar, a fluent, adaptable writing style suited to various content needs, and the ability to craft clear and compelling content
Familiar with nutrition and health topics; capable of handling specialized content accurately and authoritatively
Proven ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to varying workloads and project demands
Flexible and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high attention to detail
Professional approach, committed to high-quality outcomes even under tight deadlines, and meticulous execution
A deep understanding of Polish cultural nuances is essential for effective localization and ensuring that content is appropriate and engaging for local audiences
Knowledge of localization tools and platforms, particularly Phrase (TMS and Strings), is preferred to enhance efficiency and accuracy in translation tasks but not mandatory
Work well independently but can also collaborate effectively with remote teams across different time zones

Why us?

An exciting product with millions of users in over 150 countries, localized in 20 languages
An international team with English as our company language
A steady workload and long-term collaboration
A work culture characterized by focus and efficiency

Sound like you?

Ready to take YAZIO to the next level together and help people all over the world lead healthier lives?

We look forward to receiving your application, including:

Your CV
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About us

YAZIO was founded in 2014 and, with millions of users, YAZIO is one of the most successful nutrition apps in the world. YAZIO has a mission: To help as many people as possible live healthier lives through better nutrition. With users in more than 150 countries, we’re well on our way to accomplishing this goal. As a remote-first company, we promote a modern form of employment in which our team works together across several cities and countries.

Find out more about our team, our application process and open positions here: www.yazio.com/en/jobs

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YOUR APPLICATION!

We are happy that you are interested in working together with us to help millions of people worldwide living a healthier life. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at jobs@yazio.com