10 May: fyi -- translation, Dublin

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LIONBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, DUBLIN, IRELAND
JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR ENGLISH TO FRENCH TRANSLATOR

1.SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION
To deliver high quality translations for technical text (English to French),
in accordance with pre-defined standards and within agreed timeframes.
Co-ordinate the translation team and uphold language quality.

2.RESPONSIBILITIES
* Translate software/on-line/printed documentation using appropriate
tools and conforming to established processes and conventions.
* Write documentation to support the translation process.
* Edit and proofread translated material.
* Propose terminology updates
* Create and maintain glossaries
* Responsible for file hand-offs to the Project Manager/client
* Evaluate translation tools
* Track the progress of the translation and provide status reports to
the Project Manager/client on a regular basis. Advise as early as possible
on any potential difficulties/issues with the translation.
* Co-ordinate the translation team (allocating files, centralisation
of the terminology, answering questions, upholding translation quality etc.)
* On occasion act as linguistic consultant to other projects

3.REQUIREMENTS
* Third level qualification in Translation/Language/Computational
Linguistics
* Two years experience in translation, ideally in technical field
* Technical skills and technical writing skills
* Experience in using translation tools eg. TM, Trados
* Proofreading skills
* Ability and interest in learning new products/tools
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral are required - a
good command of the English language is essential.

If interested, please contact Fiona Keane from CPL Solutions
Tel:00353 1 6146002 Fax: 00353 1 6146033
E-mail: fiona.keane@cpl.ie

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