Internship in Translation Project Management

TransPerfect; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is looking for an intern to join their Translation Project Management team in Çankaya, Turkey. This role involves supporting various phases of translation projects, negotiating with freelance translators, and ensuring deadlines are met.

The ideal candidate should have excellent English communication skills and be studying translation or linguistics. The position offers an enriching experience in a multicultural environment, nurturing organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, other languages would be an asset.
• Studies related to translation, linguistics or similar.
• Strong organizational skills to adhere to schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing support on different phases of Translation projects.
• Looking for corresponding linguists in the database.
• Negotiate with freelance translators and proofreaders.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Education

Studies related to translation, linguistics or similar

Tools

Knowledge of CAT tools

Job description

Summary

The intern will form part of our Translation Project Management team and will primarily be responsible for providing support on Translation projects in accordance to the standards of our company. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop different transferable skills through a valuable experience in a multicultural and dynamic environment. Given the cross-departmental collaboration on a global scale, the intern will gain a thorough understanding of multiple business operations in the world’s leading Language Services Provider.

Position responsibilities

• Providing support on different phases of Translation projects
• Looking for corresponding linguists in the database
• Negotiate with freelance translators and proofreaders
• Prepare job folders and files for translation
• Ensure deadlines are met with the linguists according to projects
• Preparing trackers, job folders and files for subsequent translations or media team tasks
• Issuing POs for vendors
• Potentially carry out linguistic/non-linguistic final eyes to ensure the final product meets clients’ needs

Essential skills and experience required

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, other languages would be an asset
• Studies related to translation, linguistics or similar (knowledge of CAT tools is very desirable)
• Show strong organizational skills with ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines, prioritizing when needed to accomplish requests effectively and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, able to process vast amounts of information accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills