Description
Purpose/Background information
The Wikimedia Fundraising team runs annual fundraising campaigns in Italy. The team requires a linguist experienced in translation and translation review/proofreading to translate from English to Italian, and to proofread banner, email, and online fundraising content.
Scope of Work
Respond to requests for translation assistance (Translation, Translation Review, or Proofreading) on an ad-hoc basis and submit completed work and/or tasks by mutually agreed upon deadlines. We will request your personal feedback on our messages (discussing cultural and idiomatic nuances).
Responsibilities:
Translation [Primary Task] - The Linguist will be the go-to translator for all online fundraising content in Italian, including but not limited to: email and banner fundraising appeals, payment forms, donor support pages, etc.
Revise reviewer edits - A Localization best practice is that all content that is translated must undergo an additional translation review by someone different than the original translator (i.e. by a language service agency or native speaking colleague in the Wikimedia movement). This QA ensures quality and catches any potential spelling, grammar, punctuation, or translation errors. The linguist will thus need to revise the suggested edits made by the reviewer, and decide whether to accept/incorporate them, or whether to reject them.
Final - Proofreading of content after it has been coded, before going live
Required qualifications
- Native Italian speaker with excellent verbal and written English skills
- Proven, extensive English to Italian translation and translation review experience (minimum 5 years experience)
- Previous translation experience of marketing, advertising, or fundraising subject matter
- Highly dependable and punctual
- Able to work productively in a flexible environment
- Preference given to those with proven experience interpreting and/or interest in Wikipedia communities
Extra/Nice-to-Have qualifications
- Experience in the Wikipedia editing community or with the movement
- Copywriting experience
About the Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.
The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885.
More information
Wikimedia Foundation
Applicant Privacy Policy
News from across the Wikimedia movement
Wikimedia 2030
Our Commitment to Equity
This is Wikimedia Foundation
Facts Matter
Our Projects
Our Tech Stack
Similar jobs
Est. 80,640 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a Fundraising Support Specialist to join our Online Fundraising team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Fundraising Products. In this role, you will perform vital production tasks…
Est. 148,938 USD
Senior Software Engineer, MediaWiki Content Platform Team Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a software engineer to join our team, reporting to engineering management. As a software engineer, you will be res…
Est. 116,123 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a contract Senior Social Media Project Manager for the Communications department of the Wikimedia Foundation. The Senior Social Media Project Manager will support the Commu…
Est. 182,414 USD
The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a senior communications professional to lead our executive communications across a growing, global portfolio. This person's main responsibility is to serve as a primary communications partn…
Est. 147,531 USD
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Lead Learning Experience Designer to create innovative, engaging, and accessible learning experiences that strengthen the capacity of volunteers and communities across the Wikimedia…
Est. 164,310 USD
LEAD PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNITY WISHLIST About the Role We are looking for a Lead Program Manager to join our team and manage our Community Wishlist program portfolio. This role reports to the Chief of Staff to the Chief…
Est. 148,938 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to support and develop the platform serving the world’s favorite encyclopedia, Wikipedia, to millions of people around the globe. Wikimed…
Est. 84,336 USD
Summary If you’re a current law student or recent law school graduate passionate about free knowledge and open source issues, applying to our legal fellowship program can provide an immersive in-house experience with spe…
Est. 168,371 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Lead UX Researcher to join the UX Research team, where you’ll lead in providing the insights decision-makers need to make informed, human-centered decisions. The UX Resea…
Est. 118,234 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a software engineer to join the Product Safety and Integrity Team. Engineers at the Wikimedia Foundation get to work on technology that truly makes a global impact — poweri…
Est. 149,000 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our team, reporting to the Sr. Engineering Manager. As the Site Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, deve…
Est. 121,896 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Software Engineer to join the team supporting the Wikidata Platform — the structured data backbone of Wikimedia projects and a key part of the global open knowledge ecosystem…
Est. 180,532 USD
HEAD OF MARKETING Reports to: Senior Director of External Communications Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for an experienced Head of Marketing to help establish and oversee a new function responsible for produ…
Est. 148,938 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the team supporting the Wikidata Platform — the structured data backbone of Wikimedia projects and a key part of the global open knowledge ec…
Est. 170,255 USD
Lead Product Partnerships Manager (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Remote, US | Duration: 6 month fixed term contract Hours: 40hpw (full time), available for synchronous collaboration 15:00- 20:00 UTC Background Informati…
Est. 45,000 EUR
For our client, an iconic tech company known for its innovative products and design, we are looking for a skilled Italian Copy-Editor to join our team at OLIVER. As part of our network of freelancers, you will ensure the…
For our client, an iconic tech company known for its innovative products and design, we are looking for a skilled Italian Post-Editor to join us on some exciting upcoming projects for a prestigious global technology bran…
Est. 184,358 USD
PRINCIPAL, GLOBAL EVENT SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Principal, Global Event Security and Risk Management, to join our team. Our aim is to ensure everyone, everywhere can…
Est. 170,254 USD
Lead Product Manager, Security Summary Wikipedia is a trusted source of knowledge the world over, read by over a billion people a month in over 300 languages. It’s offered for free and operated independently by a non-pro…
Est. 83,324 USD
Summary The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Executive Assistant to provide support to the office of the CEO team. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for managi…
Est. 7,200 EUR
Landor is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our Milan studio for the next 6 months. Could this be you? We are Landor, part of WPPWorld-leading brand experts, underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creativ…
Est. 43,500 EUR
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing plat…
Est. 43,500 EUR
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing plat…
Est. 33,500 EUR
About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing plat…
Est. 168,000 USD
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about finding innovati…
Est. 40,000 EUR
Do you want to change how the world creates? At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing…
About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class hu…
About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class hu…
Est. 55,000 GBP
About WPP Production We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class hu…
Est. 168,000 USD
Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about finding innovati…