MENA Content Lead

Locaria is a leading multilingual marketing and linguistic services agency that operates across more than 90 global markets. We blend insights, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands. Locaria is central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

We Have Been Recognized By The Following Awards

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named "Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development" by Adaptive
• Recognised as Top mid-market language service providers by Nimdzi Insights
  
  

We are currently looking for a Content Lead to join our dynamic team in Cairo, where you will be responsible for overseeing content and linguistics projects, and steer the local team towards optimal performance. You will work with a variety of clients from different industries, including luxury, retail, travel, and technology, helping them to create engaging content that resonates with audiences around the world.

Joining Locaria means becoming part of a pioneering agency that combines engagement metrics with content creation processes by harnessing data from all stages of the customer journey, including awareness, consideration, and engagement. We are looking for someone who is passionate about languages and enjoys working in a multicultural environment.

Overview

We have an exciting opening for a Content Lead (for Translation and multilingual SEO) based in Cairo, to support the management of our growing local office as well as full-cycle localisation and multilingual SEO projects.

The role will report into our Content Delivery Director in London.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is keen to be part of a team performing to the highest standards, and who is able to motivate, steer and inspire the local team. The candidate is also able to work autonomously and in team to support Locaria’s deliveries during a busy season.

Locaria is the Winner of the 'Best Language Service Provider for Training and Personal Development Award' at BELA 2022 (Best Employers in Localization Awards, Adaptive Globalization)

• The Office: This position is based in our Cairo office.
• Working hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm local time
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support, direct and inspire the local team members.
• Ensure local company culture is positive and collaborative. Suggest practical and measurable policies to improve it as needed.
• Liaise with internal and external production teams, clients and linguists, allocate jobs and monitor workflows.
• Ensure all SLAs are applied and client satisfaction is ensured, for successful account management.
• Be a direct point of contact for our clients and support defining a content strategy, resources, and project delivery.
• Manage the life cycle of linguistics and SEO projects from brief to delivery including liaising with clients, linguists, file manipulation and content reviews.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proven experience of +3 years as a senior in the translation, localisation or multilingual SEO industry
• Able to lead by example and inspire the local team
• Translation, linguistics or communication degree/ qualification
• Experience with Translation Management Systems and CAT tools is a must
• Proven experience of client communication and account management
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, great organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive approach to work – bringing ideas and questions to the team
• Passionate about languages
  
  

Equal Opportunities

You’ll Live Up To The Locarian Values

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care
  
  

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’ and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

In return for your interest and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some Of These Benefits Include

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 24 working days paid leave per year as standard or 30 days if you have 10 years of service (pro-rata in first year based on starting date).
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, plus opportunities to work abroad.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Rest and Recharge: The option to lengthen your standard 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Do Some Good Along the Way Days: In line with our 'Doing Some Good Along The Way' value, which you will have the opportunity to get involved with if you'd like to. This also allows all employees up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing Calendar: We promote a healthy working environment, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated wellbeing sessions and initiatives throughout the year.