Localization Account Manager (Mother Tongue)

Job Description

Salary:

WHAT WE DO

Mother Tongue specializes in the creative translation of advertising and marketing copy. We work with advertising agencies and end clients on a wide variety of high-profile brands. Pairing top-tier talent with innovative technology, we deliver engaging, locally relevant content that connects with any audience, in any language. We are a global network of creatives, strategists, and linguists. United by a love of language, our account managers connect the best in-market talent with cutting-edge technology, to provide culturally relevant campaigns and original content that always cut through. Wherever they run worldwide.

To learn more about working at Mother Tongue, explore our career's page here:

We are looking for a Localization Account Manager in our Long Beach Office

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days a week in office

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000 a year

JOB SUMMARY and RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a detail-oriented person to work on several big-name accounts in connection with our advertising agency (designory and eg+) clients and direct global clients. The main focus of the role is managing translation projects. You will oversee work in many languages (often at the same time), and manage relationships both with clients and copywriters/translators. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing client relations, both written and by phone

Anticipating client needs and being proactive

Providing quotes, timelines and guidance to clients for projects

Managing communications and deadlines for translators/copywriters

Review and edit translations produced by copywriters in your native language

QUALIFICATIONS

2 to 5 years of experience in localization project management

Skilled linguist with excellent English AND must have professional native fluency in at least one other language

Experience in a CAT tool and Translation Management Software

A keen eye for detail

Excellent multitasking abilities

Thrive in a fast-moving environment

Strong interpersonal skills are essential

Methodical approach techniques

Ability to keep cool under pressure

designory/eg+/mother tongue is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Designory does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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