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# Korean Linguist - English to Korean at Welo Global

- **Company:** Welo Global
- **Location:** Japan
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/weloglobal/a5108693-144a-40b6-96cc-a8ce159592df

## Job description

## About Welocalize

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.

Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com

Job Responsibilities: This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives. Job Reference: #LI-JC1 The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role: Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts Performing on-demand translation tasks Performing lead linguist role on assigned accounts Taking ownership of deliveries that were translated internally or by external partners for one or more accounts into their target language Preparing, managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project Managing project-related queries Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters Coordinating with freelancers, agencies and internal linguists on assigned projects or accounts Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required Participating in the development of new and improved working processes. Propose process improvements. Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality Achieving the goals set by the team manager

Additional Job Details:

## REQUIREMENTS

Education Level University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)

## Experience and Skills

Fluent in English, both written and spoken Native fluency in TARGET language 8+ years of relevant experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing 5+ years of review experience Thorough understanding of the localization process Excellent knowledge of terminology used various subject matters Subject-matter expert within company for assigned content specialities, service lines and processes Excellent user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly Excellent user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback Ability to coordinate internal and external translators Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge. Ability to work with tight deadlines Excellent problem solving skills Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, linguists Ability, willingness and experience in communicating with customers at various levels Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to work in a virtual team

## About Welo Global

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Welo Global delivers enterprise localization, AI training data, multilingual content, and intellectual property solutions through a portfolio of specialized global brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available (global operations across multiple countries)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (earliest known employee joined in 2002)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Language Services, Localization, AI Training Data, Intellectual Property, Digital Marketing, Life Sciences
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprise localization teams, AI/ML labs, law firms and corporate legal departments, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, global marketing teams
- **Mission or purpose**: To help organizations operate and scale globally by combining human expertise with advanced AI and technology, while fostering sustainability and inclusion.

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Welocalize**: AI-enabled multilingual content and localization solutions for enterprises, powered by the Opal Platform (an agentic system orchestrating AI, automation, and human expertise). Serves localization teams in 300+ languages.
- **Welo Data**: Multilingual data generation, evaluation, and human data infrastructure for AI systems. Provides a network of 500,000+ vetted experts and a proprietary quality framework (NIMO™). Supports foundation labs and enterprises deploying GenAI.
- **Park IP**: Global IP solutions for law firms and corporate legal departments, including patent translation, foreign filing, and litigation support. Uses the Legal Studio platform for portfolio management.
- **Welo Life Sciences**: Specialized language solutions for highly regulated industries (clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, medical devices). Includes translation, linguistic validation, and regulatory content services.
- **Adapt**: Multilingual digital performance marketing agency. Offers paid search, SEO, programmatic, paid social, and content marketing. Uses Adapt Studio, a translation platform built for marketers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Serves over 2,000 clients in 300+ languages; employs a network of 500,000+ linguists and domain experts
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Holds 7 ISO certifications (including ISO 14001 for environmental management)
  - Voluntarily discloses carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3)
  - Actively expanding AI training data and GenAI evaluation services
  - LinkedIn reports 35 employees (likely corporate HQ), while the careers page lists over 1,500 corporate jobs globally – indicating a much larger workforce

## Competitive Advantages
- **Portfolio of specialized brands** – each brand targets a distinct, regulated vertical with deep expertise and fit-for-purpose technology.
- **Massive global network** – 500,000+ vetted linguists and domain experts across 300+ languages.
- **AI-first technology** – Proprietary platforms (Opal, NIMO, Adapt Studio, Legal Studio) that integrate generative AI, automation, and human judgment.
- **Compliance and security** – 7 ISO certifications (including ISO 14001) and a strong focus on data security, ethical AI, and sustainability.
- **Longevity and scale** – Established over 20 years with a track record of serving Fortune 500 and Am Law 100 clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI training data and evaluation** – Growing its Welo Data brand to support foundation labs and enterprises deploying GenAI, with a focus on safety, bias mitigation, and cross-lingual reliability.
- **Product-led innovation** – Enhancing the Opal Platform and other agentic systems to automate multilingual content workflows.
- **Sustainability** – Maintaining ISO 14001 certification, voluntarily reporting carbon emissions, and expanding the Give Grant program for employee-selected charities.
- **Global scalability** – Continuing to build a diverse, remote-friendly workforce across 8+ countries.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture** – Many positions are work-from-home; the company emphasizes global teamwork and flexibility.
- **Diversity and inclusion** – “Come as you are” motto; active Give Grant program for employee-funded donations; commitment to hiring a diverse workforce.
- **Sustainability focus** – ISO 14001 certified, with voluntary carbon disclosure and environmental initiatives.
- **Career growth** – Opportunities across 1,500+ corporate roles worldwide in localization, AI, technology, marketing, and legal services.
- **Learning environment** – Continuous learning encouraged; access to cutting-edge AI and multilingual technologies.

## Sources
1. [weloglobal.com](https://www.weloglobal.com/company/)
2. [weloglobal.com](https://www.weloglobal.com/company/careers/)
3. [weloglobal.com](https://www.weloglobal.com/portfolio/)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/welo-global)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/weloglobal)

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