Contract for Services: Chinese Linguist (Simplified Chinese) - Remote

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Simplified Chinese linguist (with drinks industry subject matter expertise in wine) to ensure accurate and high-quality translation of educational content. The candidates must be fluent in English and have native level of Simplified Chinese and would join our team on a freelance basis. The ideal candidates have a passion for accuracy, education and effective communication. This role involves reviewing translations, proofreading and copy editing for accuracy, fluency and clarity and ensuring the precision of primarily wine-related, but also beer and spirits-related content, terminology and translation memory.

Key Responsibilities

Content Review and Quality Assurance:

• Review translated exam papers and course content in Simplified Chinese to ensure accuracy and adherence to industry and professional standards.
• Verify the correct usage of terminology and industry language in educational materials.
• Ensure that the final translation is of high quality, meets industry expectations and is free from any technical inaccuracies.

Wine Knowledge Consultation:

• Act as a consultant to provide insights and guidance on wine-related topics and terminology in the target language(s).
• Assist the Localisation Team with linguistic queries throughout the project localisation process.

Team collaboration:

• Collaborate with content creators and other teams to ensure technical accuracy in wine-related materials in the target language(s).
• Collaborate with WSET’s Localisation Team, other linguists and technical editors to discuss and establish translations for key terminology.

Requirements

• Certification: minimum WSET Level 2 in Wines or equivalent certificate, Level 3 Wines or equivalent highly preferred
• Must be a professional translator/linguist
• Native command of Simplified Chinese
• Experience with CAT tools or any translation-assisted software (XTM preferred)
• Proven expertise in content review and editorial processes.
• Good command of English at CEFR B2/C1 level or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, error-free work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a multicultural or multilingual environment.
• Familiarity with printed and digital content creation tools or platforms.
• A keen interest in wine education and advancing global wine knowledge
• Previous experience in teaching, training or educational roles in the wine industry desirable.