Job: Translator/Linguist-Japanese at Rotary Club (Evanston, IL)
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Translator/Linguist-Japanese at Rotary Club (Evanston, IL)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Undergrad degree from an accredited college, university, schl of translation or commensurate experience.
* Distinct writing and oral ability in own language and English for quality and integrity of source texts.
* Strong analytical and research skills.
* Localization issues and cross-cultural awareness.
* Ability to use tools and reference sources efficiently and profitably, including on-line resources.
* Time management skills and ability to organize work effectively.
* Ability to work independently and demonstrate capacity to work as part of a professional team.
* Ability to handle a variety of assignments, balance priorities, and meet deadlines essential.
* Intellectual curiosity to keep abreast, through reading and other means, with new developments,
shifts in emphasis, newly acquired connotations, and use of native language.
* Good interpersonal skills for contact with originators, RI membership, and leadership.
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Some supervisory experience a plus.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Translators communicate information and ideas through the written word and prepare texts for
publication and dissemination from their native/active language into another.
Translators need a solid grasp of the languages to be translated, a thorough understanding of cultural
references and localization issues as well as a high degree of knowledge about the intended target audience.
SPECIFIC DUTIES :
* Successfully translates texts w/precise congruity judgments & flawless expression within time constraints.
* Reviews and edits translations of other translators for accuracy, quality and fidelity per supervisor.
* Proofreads RI publications by checking for typographical errors, omissions, and miscellaneous errors;
by using appropriate printer’s marks.
* Assists Broadcast Media Department staff with voice over projects and approves videos for cultural
effectiveness on language, accents, talent, etc.
* Communicates within Division & across sections any relevant information & resources useful to other staff.
* Alerts Publications, Magazine and Audiovisual departments to Rotary projects for potential story use in RI
publications, THE ROTARIAN magazine, and regional magazines.
* Participates in translation and localization of Web pages as well as support for CAS/DAS software.
* May serve as simultaneous and/or consecutive interpreter as required at RI board, trustees, and
committee meetings, as well as at the International Assembly and International Convention, if qualified.
* Keeps abreast of Rotary programs & changes in statutory documents by studying appropriate sources.
Three to five years translation experience helpful. SupervisoryResponsibilities, delegated by supervisor.
TO APPLY: http://www.rotary. org/en/AboutUs/ SiteTools/ Careers/Pages/ ridefault. aspx
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