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Translator / Interpreter

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Role & responsibilities

Translates written materials, provides live or recorded interpretation, maintains terminology resources, and ensures nuance and confidentiality.

Key strengths

  • Language skills32% (Job)
  • Attention to detail20% (Job)
  • Communication16% (Job)
  • Research skills12% (Job)
  • User orientation12% (Job)
  • Flexibility8% (Job)

What this means for you

  • Attention to detail – Checks terminology, tone, and formatting carefully.
  • User orientation – Adapts style to audience and cultural context.
  • Language skills – Maintains accuracy and nuance across target languages.

Typical tasks

  • Review, proofread, and ensure consistency across deliverables
  • Adapt tone and terminology for specific audiences or domains
  • Translate or interpret content accurately between languages

Daily work

  • Reviews terminology consistency and submits finalized work
  • Translates or interprets in meetings, calls, or documents
  • Receives assignments and reference materials

Education & entry routes

Helpful but not mandatory

  • Terminology management training
  • CAT tool certifications

Alternative pathways

  • Language QA Reviewer
  • Localization Specialist
  • Content Editor

Work environment

Team size
Often works independently or with small language teams
Typical employers
Translation agencies, media companies, international organizations
People contact
Regular interaction with clients and subject-matter experts
Stress level
Moderate with peaks near delivery deadlines
Working hours
Flexible hours depending on project timelines

Entry & progression

Common entry roles

  • Translation Assistant
  • Junior Interpreter

Next career steps

  • Senior Translator
  • Localization Lead