Dear all,
I have recently learned of the following opportunity which may be of interest to those of you who work from German into English and are available to move to Germany. As always, please note the requirements carefully.
My name is Lucian Dumitrescu and I am a managing partner with altalingua. Our company is specialized in automotive translations working for customers like VW and Audi.
We have now a request for de > en on site translators in Wolfsburg, Germany [...]
Here are more details:
- contract to be signed for 01.09.2009 – 31.12.2010, with the possibility of it being renewed
- translator to work at the VW premises, with desk & PC to be provided by the customer
- working hours are flexible; basis is a 40h / week, with potential 9h-10h days when specific jobs require it; a 180h / month will be our contractual basis
- texts to be translated are diverse: from owner's documentation to service literature and marketing presentations
- extensive de > en glossary and TMs will support the translation process, plus in-house customer support for queries
Payment:
- our suggested payment is 4.000 Euros / month with potential overtime (weekends & co.) to be calculated separately
- translator to provide monthly invoices to altalingua
Requirements:
- university degree in translations or another university degree and at least 2 years hands-on experience in translations
- very good command of German and native proficiency in English (the exact words from VW: Englisch Muttersprache als Kultursprache)
- experience in working with CAT tools (Trados)
If you would be interested in this job, the steps we have been informed about are:
- sample translation
- interviews and a final test in Wolfsburg with the prospective candidates.
Just let me know if this position suits your interests.
I look forward to receiving your answer.
Best regards,
Lucian Dumitrescu
Managing Partner
altalingua
Eastern European Solutions
tel: +40 21 326.80.83
fax: +40 21 326.80.82
mobile: +40 742 154.254
lucian.dumitrescu@alta-lingua.com
www.alta-lingua.com
Friday, 10 July 2009
Monday, 6 July 2009
call for freelance translators
Hello all!
Where did the sun go?!? Oh well. Have just received this email via a colleague which may be of interest to some of you.
Good morning,
I am writing to let you know that we are currently recruiting freelance translators at Orb Translations. We are very keen to work with translators at an early stage in their career as we understand how difficult it can be to start out as a freelancer therefore I would be grateful if you could pass this message on to your MA Translation students who may be interested in applying.
We are currently looking to recruit for all language combinations but are particularly interested in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Danish, Dutch, Greek, Korean, Portuguese and Urdu. I have attached an application form which can be returned directly to me at this email address or there is also an online application form on the website (http://www.orbtranslations.com/form.htm). Obviously as your students will just be starting out, they do not need to worry too much about giving 2 referees.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Kind regards,
Louise Clegg
Orb Translations
29 Otley Old Road, Leeds, LS16 6HB, UK
T: +44(0)1138154149
M: +44(0)7929207675
F: +44(0)1132987966
www.orbtranslations.com
Where did the sun go?!? Oh well. Have just received this email via a colleague which may be of interest to some of you.
Good morning,
I am writing to let you know that we are currently recruiting freelance translators at Orb Translations. We are very keen to work with translators at an early stage in their career as we understand how difficult it can be to start out as a freelancer therefore I would be grateful if you could pass this message on to your MA Translation students who may be interested in applying.
We are currently looking to recruit for all language combinations but are particularly interested in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Danish, Dutch, Greek, Korean, Portuguese and Urdu. I have attached an application form which can be returned directly to me at this email address or there is also an online application form on the website (http://www.orbtranslations.com/form.htm). Obviously as your students will just be starting out, they do not need to worry too much about giving 2 referees.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Kind regards,
Louise Clegg
Orb Translations
29 Otley Old Road, Leeds, LS16 6HB, UK
T: +44(0)1138154149
M: +44(0)7929207675
F: +44(0)1132987966
www.orbtranslations.com
Thursday, 25 June 2009
placement in Paris
Hello all,
We just received the following details of a placement in Paris which may be of interest to you or to colleagues...
Carol
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are a translation company in Paris seeking to take on a student in translation for a placement to last several months or even a year depending on their availability. The student would of course receive payment.
The position involves translation, proofreading and project management. We need a native English speaker to translate from French and preferably at least one of Spanish, Italian or German into English, as well as handling proofreading of translations in these languages. The work is very varied, ranging from computer manuals to fashion trends.
Knowledge of Trados would be greatly appreciated, as would a working knowledge of any other languages.
Candidates may send their CV and cover letter to kay.denney@interword.fr or call me on my direct line: 00 33 1 42 62 82 18.
We will send tests to those with an interesting profile.
Would you be able to put us in touch with suitable students?
Thank you very much for your help.
Yours sincerely,
Kay Denney
Project Manager FR-EN
INTERWORD Traduction
18, rue Stéphenson
75018 PARIS
Tél. + 33 (0)1 42 62 80 94
Fax : + 33 (0)1 42 62 80 95
site Internet : www.interword.fr
We just received the following details of a placement in Paris which may be of interest to you or to colleagues...
Carol
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are a translation company in Paris seeking to take on a student in translation for a placement to last several months or even a year depending on their availability. The student would of course receive payment.
The position involves translation, proofreading and project management. We need a native English speaker to translate from French and preferably at least one of Spanish, Italian or German into English, as well as handling proofreading of translations in these languages. The work is very varied, ranging from computer manuals to fashion trends.
Knowledge of Trados would be greatly appreciated, as would a working knowledge of any other languages.
Candidates may send their CV and cover letter to kay.denney@interword.fr or call me on my direct line: 00 33 1 42 62 82 18.
We will send tests to those with an interesting profile.
Would you be able to put us in touch with suitable students?
Thank you very much for your help.
Yours sincerely,
Kay Denney
Project Manager FR-EN
INTERWORD Traduction
18, rue Stéphenson
75018 PARIS
Tél. + 33 (0)1 42 62 80 94
Fax : + 33 (0)1 42 62 80 95
site Internet : www.interword.fr
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Translators Association translation seminars
For those of you in within hailing distance of London, there are two seminars coming up run by the Translators Association of the Society of Authors. They will be on 29 July (translating sex in literary fiction) and 8 October (subtitling). Both will be run by experienced professional translators and should be very enjoyable. The events are open to members and non-members of the TA and advance booking is required.
29 July
Lewd Rude and Nude: the art of translating private parts
This workshop will explore the ins and outs of genital mention in the translation of literary fiction. In many languages, our private parts can be described in neutral language, for example the French 'le sexe', which is applicable to either gender. In English however we often find ourselves vacillating between medical, pornographic and downright crude vocabulary.
Translators from any language are invited to join Polly McLean in a facilitated discussion of the impact on register and tone of these less than perfect choices. If you would like to contribute some problems or examples in advance, please email her on pollymclean at googlemail.com
3.00–5.00pm
£7.50
Society of Authors
84 Drayton Gardens
London
SW10 9SB
Enquiries to Sarah Burton, sburton at societyofauthors.org, 020 73736642 (last-minute applications by phone)
***
8 October
Found in Translation: writing subtitles for the movies
This workshop will examine the nuts and bolts of subtitling fiction and documentary films. After a brief introduction presenting the raw material (spotting list and dialogue list as well as image) from which a subtitler works, the constraints it imposes on the translation process, and the types of problems encountered, we will tackle some concrete examples drawn from feature films, shorts and documentaries shot in French and subtitled in English. A command of French is helpful but not essential.
3.00–5.00pm
£7.50
Society of Authors
84 Drayton Gardens
London
SW10 9SB
Enquiries to Sarah Burton, sburton at societyofauthors.org, 020 73736642 (last-minute applications by phone)
Chartered Institute of Linguists webinar
Dear all,
The following came round in an email circular, and may be of interest to those of you considering applying for membership of a professional translation body.
An Introduction to the Chartered Institute of Linguists (Translating Division)
Join us for a Webinar on July 15
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/306246819
A webinar intended to provide new members with information about the Chartered Institute of LInguists, what it does, the benefits to allmembers, and in particular, to translators who have joined the Translating Division.
Join us for an illuminating on-line talk about where you can find advice, network with fellow members, find out about the latest technology, and pick up lots of hints and information invaluable to translators - who can often feel isolated, especially if working from home.
This webinar is provided to you at no charge.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
The following came round in an email circular, and may be of interest to those of you considering applying for membership of a professional translation body.
An Introduction to the Chartered Institute of Linguists (Translating Division)
Join us for a Webinar on July 15
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/306246819
A webinar intended to provide new members with information about the Chartered Institute of LInguists, what it does, the benefits to allmembers, and in particular, to translators who have joined the Translating Division.
Join us for an illuminating on-line talk about where you can find advice, network with fellow members, find out about the latest technology, and pick up lots of hints and information invaluable to translators - who can often feel isolated, especially if working from home.
This webinar is provided to you at no charge.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
theatre translation talk, City University, London
Received from City University, London today:
We'd be delighted to see translators, and those interested in the field of translation, at our forthcoming public lecture on Wednesday 1 July 2009, 6.30pm.
In the lecture, titled "All the World's a Stage: translation for the theatre", translator and actor William Gregory will cover some of the specific challenges faced by the translator when translating theatre texts.
These include the highly collaborative nature of theatre, the many purposes for which translation of plays are commissioned, the problem of 'performability' and the polemic over so-called 'literal' translations.
William will also talk briefly about the theatre translation industry in the UK today and encourage translators who think theatre may not be a field for them to see it as an area worth exploring.
Find out more and book a place online at http://www.city.ac.uk/whatson/2009/7_jul/01072009_translation.html
Centre for Language Studies
City University London
We'd be delighted to see translators, and those interested in the field of translation, at our forthcoming public lecture on Wednesday 1 July 2009, 6.30pm.
In the lecture, titled "All the World's a Stage: translation for the theatre", translator and actor William Gregory will cover some of the specific challenges faced by the translator when translating theatre texts.
These include the highly collaborative nature of theatre, the many purposes for which translation of plays are commissioned, the problem of 'performability' and the polemic over so-called 'literal' translations.
William will also talk briefly about the theatre translation industry in the UK today and encourage translators who think theatre may not be a field for them to see it as an area worth exploring.
Find out more and book a place online at http://www.city.ac.uk/whatson/2009/7_jul/01072009_translation.html
Centre for Language Studies
City University London
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