Translator

Remote

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Translators typically work for corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations or courthouses to translate documents on behalf of their employer. They work closely with other Translators, Editors and business professionals to accurately convert documents from one language to another. Their job is to review documents and translate them word-for-word. They may also be responsible for revising already-translated documents to reflect current policies or other information changes.

What does a Translator do?

A Translator, or Document Translator, is responsible for using their knowledge of two or more languages and cultural meanings to translate texts from one language to another. Their duties include consulting with industry experts to determine meanings, completing translations within set deadlines and using word processing software with special features to aid their progress.

Responsibilities

A Translator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Translator should be able to execute:

Reading the original document and translating it
Editing translated versions
Being sensitive to the culture of the original languages and the target languages during the translation process

Required Skills

A competitive Translator will have certain skills and qualifications, including: