Freelance Localization Specialist at KAYAK

At KAYAK and OpenTable, our mission is to help people explore the world through travel and dining. As the leading global travel search engine and a key part of Booking Holdings, we process billions of queries to connect users with their ideal flights, stays, and restaurant reservations. We are building a diverse community of experts who are passionate about language and culture, and we invite you to help us ensure our platforms resonate with travelers and food enthusiasts across the globe.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Localization Specialist to join our team on a freelance, contractor basis. This is a remote role available to candidates anywhere. Please note that this is an open position, and we will reach out to you if we have a project that matches your specific language pair and expertise. You will play a vital role in adapting our products and marketing campaigns to ensure they feel local and authentic to our diverse international audience.

Core responsibilities

• Translate, review, and edit a wide range of content, including marketing materials, SEO copy, newsletters, and product assets, to ensure they are perfectly tailored for your target market.
• Maintain and improve our linguistic resources, such as glossaries and style guides, while performing quality assurance and functionality checks to guarantee a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with our team on creative projects, utilizing your expertise to ensure that every message we send resonates with local cultural nuances.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong command of English alongside your native language proficiency. We are looking for someone who brings the following qualifications:

• Proven professional experience in website and app localization, translation, and copywriting.
• Hands-on experience working with Translation Management Systems.
• A solid background in SEO best practices and linguistic quality assurance.
• An academic or professional foundation in linguistics, marketing, communication, or a related field.
• The ability to multitask effectively and a proactive, forward-thinking approach to new technologies.

Compensation and benefits

This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to our global mission from anywhere in the world. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for major brands like KAYAK and OpenTable while growing your expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

How to apply

If you are passionate about language and eager to help us connect with travelers and diners worldwide, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for our talent pool. As part of our selection process, we will invite qualified candidates to complete a short linguistic test to demonstrate their skills.