Bilingual News Translator - English/German

Euronews is Europe’s leading international news media operating TV channels and digital platforms in 13 languages: Arabic, English, French, Polish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and Russian. Euronews is also available in 7 more languages via its franchises: Serbian, Georgian, Albanian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Montenegrin, and Bosnian.

Euronews TV is available to more than 495 million households in 160+ countries via cable, digital satellite, and terrestrial windows. 82% of Europe’s homes access the Euronews TV channel. Euronews content is also distributed on websites, mobile apps, smart TVs, and social media.

Join Euronews and contribute to delivering independent, multilingual news to millions across the globe, shaping the way Europe and the world stay informed.

Job Summary:

Within the Euronews language teams, the Bilingual News Translator translates target stories on varied themes, driven by the news in order to publish it. They have online experience and are equally able to work in TV and on digital platforms, in line with Euronews’ editorial values and translating packages that meet high-quality standards. The Bilingual Translators are fully responsible for the quality of the adaptation of the news delivered. They are responsible for the publication of articles and web content across all digital-platform channels.
The Bilingual Translators, during their shift, report to the Editor of the Day of the language service and the Bureau Chief.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the localisation of all Euronews content into its own language, including translation, writing of titles, choice of keywords, hashtags, etc.
• Publishes translated web content (video, text, photos, infographics, etc.) aligned with Euronews’ positioning and values.

Your Profile:

• Education level required: 4/5 years’ higher education – translation qualification or equivalent.
• Professional experience required: 2+ years as a translator.
• Language skills: excellent command and professional practice of the language of the country where the position is located (near-native level). Fluent English (C1). Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Extensive general knowledge enabling coverage of diverse stories.
• Fast, precise writer.
• Strong digital culture and fluent user of technology.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Manages stress well in a fast-paced working environment.
• Solid understanding of Euronews' objectives and operations.
• Adaptability and flexibility in the face of unforeseen challenges.

Further Information:

Location: Berlin

Type of Contract: freelance or fixed-term contract (6 months)

Start Date: As soon as possible.

If you meet these criteria and the position interests you, please apply online with a CV and motivation letter (in German and English).

This is an equal employment opportunity, and applications will be dealt with utmost confidentiality and will be strictly reserved for the use of this specific recruitment.