Translation & localisation · Operations

Localization Specialist

What people working as a Localization Specialist can apply for, what each application asks for, and how Onward Scout prepares it from the résumé you already have.

Open now and relevant to this role

Matched by field and subject from each listing’s own description. Each one links to its official page.

Mentorship programSee cycleSeason of KDEKDEMentored outreach program where newcomers contribute code, documentation, translation or design to KDE open source projects over about two months.KDE mentor · certificate and merchandise on completionRemote · open worldwideAnnual; 2026 season: applications closed 14 January 2026, work January-March. Next season expected around December.Details and how to apply

What you can go after

Freelance & creative work

Freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal…)Freelance projects
Direct client outreachDirect client leads
Platform, agency & publisher deals (MCN…)Agencies and platform programs
Submissions, exhibitions & competitionsOpen calls4 Competitions Awards and lists14

Personal brand & influence

Speaking (TEDx, industry conferences)Speaking opportunities1
Columns, bylines & guest articlesMedia and guest-article openings
Podcast guest spotsPodcast guest spots
Publish a bookPublishers and literary agents
Lists & awardsAwards and lists14

Personal funding

FellowshipsFellowships47
Personal subsidies & talent programsGovernment programs and subsidies2
Prize competitions (coding, design, writing, hackathons)Competitions Hackathons35
Creative grants & micro-grantsGrants28

Network & community

Alumni associations, professional bodies & chambersCommunities and associations5
Industry events & summits (incl. free & sponsored tickets)Industry events and summits
Mentors & menteesMentorship programs10

Dark labels (freelance projects, direct client leads, podcast guest spots, publishers and literary agents) are matched inside your own Scout board from live company postings and contacts, not listed publicly.

Typical materials

What these applications ask for, and who prepares it

Short bioOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
Project proposalOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
PortfolioUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
Application form answersOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
Media kitUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
Work samplesOnly you can supply it: upload it once and it is attached wherever it is asked for.
Talk proposal and abstractOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
Article or pitchUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.

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