About KAYAK
Your ultimate travel search engine
Key Highlights
- Part of Booking Holdings Inc. with a $90B+ market cap
- Serves millions of travelers each year
- Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut
- Founded in 2004, with a team size of 251-1,000
KAYAK, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a leading travel search engine that aggregates data from hundreds of travel sites to help users find the best deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars. Founded in 2004, KAYAK serves millions of travelers annually and is part of Booking Holdings Inc....
🎁 Benefits
KAYAK offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
KAYAK fosters a data-driven culture that emphasizes innovation and user-centric design, encouraging employees to experiment and share ideas freely....
Overview
KAYAK is seeking a Freelance Localization Specialist to localize products and content for diverse audiences. This role requires linguistic and cultural expertise to enhance the travel experience through effective localization.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a creative Localization Specialist with a strong passion for travel and language. You have experience in localizing products and content, providing linguistic and cultural expertise to connect with diverse audiences. You are detail-oriented and adhere to style guides to deliver high-quality translations and creative transcriptions. You are comfortable working on various channels, including landing pages, blogs, newsletters, SEO content, social media, and other marketing materials. You understand the importance of conducting LQA and functionality checks to engage with the local audience. You are proactive in maintaining and refining language-specific resources such as style guides and glossaries. You anticipate a lighter initial workload, with the potential for increased involvement based on future projects.
What you'll do
As a Freelance Localization Specialist at KAYAK, you will be responsible for translating, reviewing, and editing content tailored to the target market. You will work closely with a diverse team of localizers dedicated to enhancing the travel experience for users. Your tasks will include localizing new product features and marketing campaigns, ensuring that they resonate with the rich diversity of communities we engage with. You will contribute to the overall localization strategy, helping to connect travelers with the world's most exquisite destinations. You will also be involved in maintaining high standards of quality in translations and ensuring that all localized content aligns with KAYAK's brand voice and style. Your role will be crucial in helping KAYAK reach and engage with a broader audience through effective localization.
What we offer
KAYAK offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can contribute your expertise in localization. As a freelance position, you will have the flexibility to work remotely while being part of a dedicated team. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that enhance the travel experience for users around the globe. Join us in helping travelers uncover, reserve, and enjoy the world's most exquisite destinations.
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