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Main Responsibilities of Translator:
- Read given material and research industry-specific terminologies
- Convert audio recordings and text from one language to another
- Ensure translated content conveys original tone and meaning
Job brief
We are hiring an experienced Translator for interpreting audio/written pieces in different languages and translating them while ensuring their original tone, meaning and format do not change.
What does a Translator do?
A Translator reads, understands and translates content using special translation tools and dictionaries and also proofreads the translated pieces. The ultimate goal is providing high-quality translated content to a company that meets its requirements and helps it in reaching a broader audience.
In order to succeed in this role, you must be fluent in the respective language that you translate and must also possess a keen eye for details.
So, if you like to work in a fast-paced environment and qualify our requirements, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Reading given material and researching industry-specific terminologies
- Converting audio recordings and text from one language to another
- Ensuring translated pieces convey original tone and meaning
- Networking with language experts for staying aware of the latest translation tools as well as best practices
- Editing content with a keen eye toward retaining its original formats such as structure and font
- Following up with clients and team members for ensuring the translated content meets their requirements
- Proofreading translated content for spelling, punctuation and grammar accuracy
- Cross-referencing translation tools and specialized dictionaries for checking the translation quality
- Preparing subtitles for online presentations and videos
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics or a relevant field; additional certification is a plus
- Prior experience as an Interpreter, Translator or a similar role
- Fluency in the respective language as well as the native language
- Exceptional proofreading skills along with the ability to detect spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors
- Experience with content editing and translation software
- Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
