Translator/Interpreter Internship

About the Job

ThebigwordGroup is a world-leading language management company, supplying translation and interpreting services to a wide range of multinational clients.​ This is a challenging role requiring a combination of project management, linguistic and IT skills to successfully deliver projects to many high profile clients.​

As a translations intern you will gain hands on experience translating and interpreting for some of our major clients.​ Your performance will be monitored on a regular basis and you will be provided with excellent coaching and mentoring to maximize your skill development and potential.​

If you are fluent in Japanese, Russian, Danish or German, and would like some translation experience over the summer, please send your resume to Erika.​Holguin@​thebigword.​com

***THIS IS A SUMMER INTERNSHIP***

Duties:

* Prepares for interpretation/​translation by researching subject matter; studying text to be translated.​

* Translates speech/​text by listening to speaker; understanding the thoughts expressed; incorporating cultural influences; consulting other sources as necessary; explaining the thought in target language while simultaneously listening to next statement, or, taking notes for consecutive translation.​

* Evaluates translation by reviewing clarity and grammar; making adjustments in meaning.​

* Delivers interpretation and/​or prepares translation by speaking live, dictating, or keying translated text.​

* Verifies translation by proofreading translated text.​

Skills/​Qualifications:
Must be fluent in JAPANESE, RUSSIAN, DANISH OR GERMAN,Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Written Communication, Client Relationships, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Professionalism, Documentation Skills, Dealing with Complexity