Language Expert - French (Bangkok-based)

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

This role is Bangkok Based. (Relocation Provided)

We are looking for a French Linguist and Localization Expert to join our team and help improve localization of multiple Agoda products. Join our international team in a beautiful central Bangkok location and work in a fun and fast-paced environment!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality of product translation/localization
• Translate English content (site updates, hotel content, press releases, travel articles, promotional emails and newsletters)
• Recruit, manage and supervise freelance translator
• Ensure freelance translations meet required deadlines and quality standards
• Provide localization insights and add a linguistic perspective to development
• Conduct product reviews for inconsistencies and localization issues
• Analyze language-specific data to support machine translation model selection and improvement.
• Support marketing activities to increase visibility of Agoda and website traffic within the target market
• Research and identify local partnership opportunities
• Assist with interdepartmental requests

Desired skills and experience:

• Native French speaker with excellent writing skills
• University or College Degree
• Translation experience, preferably using a CAT tool
• Good English proficiency and strong internet research skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities; able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in the travel industry is a plus

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Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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