Mgr/Director - Interpretation & Translation

Position: Manager/Director, Interpretation & Translation

What You Will Do

• Translate messages, live discussions, recordings, and documents between languages, ensuring the correct context, meaning, and tone using industry-appropriate terminology.
• Collaborate to compile essential vocabulary and definitions into glossaries for ongoing reference.
• Uphold ethical standards to protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Identify and clarify phrases with ambiguous meanings, ensuring translations are both clear and true to the original message.
• Review and edit translations to ensure professional consistency and alignment with the original text.
• Utilize dictionaries, encyclopedias, and terminology resources to continually expand vocabulary knowledge.
• Document translation changes and maintain organized records for future reference.
• Prepare for meetings by analyzing content and selecting optimal interpretation methods.
• Assess team performance and implement projects to enhance interpreting/translation efficiency.
• Monitor interpreter usage and propose training or guidelines to improve user etiquette and the interpreting environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree and relevant certification in translation/interpretation
• Proficiency with machine-assisted translation
• 10-12 years of in-house or freelance interpreting experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Team leadership experience is advantageous