Finnish Language Expert

Job Title: Finnish Language Expert

Job Type: Expert Role

Location: Remote

Job Summary

Join our customer's team as a Finnish Language Expert and play a vital role in enhancing multilingual communication and linguistic quality. You will leverage your deep expertise in Finnish language, culture, and linguistics to support a diverse range of projects, ensuring exceptional accuracy and clarity in both written and verbal communications. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a passionate, global group of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review, proofread, and edit Finnish language content across various media platforms to ensure precision and cultural relevance.
2. Translate documents and communications from English to Finnish and vice versa, maintaining the intended meaning and tone.
3. Support the customer's team in developing language-specific strategies for content localization and adaptation.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide linguistic advice and resolve language-related queries.
5. Conduct regular quality assurance assessments of Finnish language materials.
6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Finnish language trends and best practices.
7. Deliver linguistic training or workshops to enhance language skills within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Native or near-native proficiency in Finnish with excellent command of grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions.
2. Demonstrated experience in translation, localization, or linguistic editing.
3. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
4. Strong knowledge of Finnish language conventions and cultural nuances.
5. Ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment.
6. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
7. Proficiency with relevant digital tools and language technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Formal education in linguistics, translation, or a related field.
2. Experience working with international or multicultural teams.
3. Knowledge of additional Nordic languages.