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About Taskrabbit:

Taskrabbit is a marketplace platform that conveniently connects people with Taskers to handle everyday home to-do’s, such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, and much more.

At Taskrabbit, we want to transform lives one task at a time. As a company we celebrate innovation, inclusion and hard work. Our culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and fast-paced. We’re looking for talented, entrepreneurially minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love.

Together with IKEA, we’re creating more opportunities for people to earn a consistent, meaningful income on their own terms by building lasting relationships with clients in communities around the world.

• Taskrabbit is a remote-first company with employees distributed across the US and EU
• 5-time Best Places to Work in 2022 by BuiltIn. Including Best Companies in SF, Best Mid-Sized Companies, and Best Benefits
• DataBird journal’s “Best Places” Best Companies for Diversity, #1 2019 and 2020
• DataBird journal’s “Best Places” Best Companies for Women, #4 2019 and #1 2020

About the Role:

The Localisation & Project Management team makes sure the Taskrabbit experience is fully localised throughout our markets, making it relevant and accurate for all users in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.  We also lead and project manage cross-functional initiatives with a focus on European growth, working closely with Product, Marketing, and the Operations teams, among other departments. 

We are seeking an experienced localisation specialist to join the team, taking care of all things French. You will coordinate French translation work with our dedicated external agencies, and you will also translate, transcreate, proofread and/or edit content for the French-speaking markets as needed. Ideally, you’ll be able to provide a creative input too, including writing your own copy. 

Being the guardian of our tone of voice in French, you’ll be responsible for updating language assets and you’ll work with the key stakeholders of the French market, supporting with localised content, guidance on cultural adaptation and localisation best practices.

As part of the Localisation and Project Management team, you’ll also lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, with a focus on content and SEO, and have an active role in the growth and development of the Taskrabbit business and communities across all markets.

What you will work on:

• You will manage the workflow of translation requests for the French-speaking markets.
• Maintain reference materials for linguists and translators to keep a consistent voice in French.
• Work with the Localisation & Project Management team to cover content requests from all teams: Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Design, etc. 
• Coordinate work with our dedicated translation agencies, and build a relationship with all localisation stakeholders.
• Perform QA checks as part of our Localisation Quality Programme, to ensure French translations provided by vendors are of the highest standard.
• Translate and/or review translations directly on our dedicated CAT tool (Smartling).
• Take a lead role in improving the user experience in our European markets, with periodic auditing of our platform and content.
• Lead on EU content production for SEO projects, working closely with Marketing counterparts.
• Organise and project manage localisation audits, testing the full user journey in our localised version of the web and app.
• Project manage cross-functional initiatives, working with teams in different areas and time zones.

What we are looking for:

• French (France) native speaker.
• Minimum 6+ years localisation experience with a strong background in translation, linguistics, content creation and cultural adaptation. 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. You are capable of carrying out all duties in a fast-paced environment as part of a remote international team.
• Solid understanding of CAT tools, particularly Smartling.
• Experienced project manager, capable of working cross-functionally and delivering on time.
• A passion for language, communication and storytelling.
• A team player - You’ll be joining a small, cohesive team.
• Comfortable working on content and requests from different functions: Marketing, Product, CS, Partnerships, SEO, etc. 
• Confident with digital marketing terminology.
• Very strong attention to detail and curiosity about how things work - Experience in QA is an added advantage.
• We’re looking for someone based in London or the surrounding areas.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent and equitable. Total compensation consists of base pay + bonus + benefits + perks. The annual gross pay range for this position is £64,000 - £78,000. This is the base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits.

You’ll love working here because:

• Taskrabbit is a Remote-First Company. We value flexibility and choice but also stay committed to regular in-person connection.
• The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams -- people you can be proud to work with!
• The Values. 
• Care Deeply. We take time to be present and partner with our team and communities. 
• Level Up. We navigate through ambiguity and go the extra mile.
• Be A Better Neighbor. We build a diverse and sustainable community and encourage all voices.
• Lead The Future Together. We value entrepreneurship and are inspired by action.
• The Diverse Culture. We believe that we make better decisions when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Women make up half of our leadership team and our diversity representation is above that of the tech industry average.
• The Perks. Taskrabbit offers US employees employer-paid health insurance and a 401k match with immediate vesting. Taskrabbit offers EU employees medical insurance. We offer all of our global employees, generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks, Taskrabbit product stipends, wellness + productivity + education stipends, IKEA discounts, reproductive health support, and more. Benefits vary by country of employment. 

Taskrabbit’s commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

An Active Commitment to Equity within our Company and Platform.

We are an inclusive community where all who share our mission and values belong. Our anti-racist culture actively strengthens the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of underrepresented experiences and our ongoing allyship commitment. Our diverse team represents the communities we serve, breaking down systemic barriers, and transforming lives- one action at a time.

Taskrabbit is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Taskrabbit is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. 

Taskrabbit will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.