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Job Description
- You will convert written material from one or more 'Arabic ‘ into 'English and from ‘ English’ to ‘ Arabic’', making sure that the translated version conveys the meaning of the original as clearly as possible. The target language is normally your mother tongue.
- Transcreating may also be part of the job, which is a mix of translation, localization and copywriting, where the text is culturally and linguistically adapted to suit the reader.
Translate a variety of content, including:
- Commercial
- Educational
- Legal
- Literary
- Scientific
- Technical documents
Job Requirements
isYou need to show evidence of:
- Fluency in two or more languages
- A good understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/country-specific cultures, known as localization
- Subject matter knowledge specific to the content you'll be translating
- Excellent writing skills and command of grammar
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to work quickly to meet deadlines
- The ability to use initiative in a commercial context
- Proficiency in the use of a range of computer packages - knowledge of translation-oriented applications and software is helpful, though not essential
- Self-motivation, particularly if working as a freelancer
- Eagerness to acquire new knowledge.
- You typically need an excellent command of two or more languages. Those most in demand are the official languages of the Arab Republic of Egypt ( AR ) and the United States (Us).