Localization Operations Specialist, 3-6 Month Contract

Role The Localization Operations Specialist at Whatnot supports the day-to-day execution of localization initiatives across product, marketing, and support content. In close partnership with the Localization Operations Manager, this role ensures projects move efficiently from intake to delivery while maintaining quality, consistency, and clear communication across stakeholders and external partners. Reporting to the Localization Operations Manager, this role focuses on operational excellence, launch support, workflow management, and continuous process improvement in a fast-growing, international environment. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage day-to-day localization projects across product, marketing, and support content, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, and localization requirements Support international launches by coordinating localization readiness and surfacing risks early Triage localization feedback and bugs, working with vendors and internal teams to implement fixes Contribute to improving processes, documentation, and linguistic assets as we scale We offer flexibility to work from home or from one of our global office hubs, and we value in-person time for planning, problem-solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York City hubs. You People who do well at Whatnot tend to be comfortable figuring things out as they go, biased toward action, and genuinely curious about what they're building. They care more about outcomes than credit and stay close to the product and the people using it. 2–4 years of experience managing localization or content operations projects Experience working with TMS platforms such as Smartling, Phrase, or similar tools Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Professional working proficiency in at least one additional language beyond English Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a tech, marketplace, or high-growth environment Detail-oriented with a bias toward action and comfort operating in ambiguity Ability to conduct root cause analysis and propose practical solutions Compensation 3-6 month contract Competitive Hourly Wage Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00pm EOE Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whatnot