Translation, Content Adaptation & Editing Intern

EIC - Experience Internship Canada; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Supervisor training

Progressive responsibilities

International collaboration

Regular feedback

Job summary

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) is seeking a Translation, Content Adaptation & Editing Intern to join our Boston or NYC teams. You will translate, adapt, and edit content for multilingual audiences and help maintain terminology consistency.

You will work with a supportive supervisor, coordinate with teams, and gain practical experience in localization, revision, and international communications. English proficiency is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Studying translation, applied languages, linguistics or multilingual communications.
• Strong writing ability in target language and thorough understanding of source language.
• Attention to terminology, context and faithful communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate content according to needs and languages.
• Adapt wording and cultural references for the audience.
• Review texts for meaning, fluency and linguistic accuracy.

Skills

Writing skills

Terminology accuracy

Research skills

Deadline management

English proficiency

French helpful

Education

Enrolled in translation or multilingual communications

Tools

Glossaries

Linguistic resources

CAT tools

Job description

EIC (Experience Internship Canada) is looking for motivated candidates to join its teams as a Translation, Content Adaptation & Editing Intern.

You will help adapt EIC content for audiences in different languages. You will work on communications materials, web pages and international experience resources.

This internship takes place in the United States, in our Boston or New York City (NYC) offices.

You will work in an international professional environment that values collaboration, initiative and learning through practical work. A supervisor will help you understand priorities and take on responsibilities as your skills develop.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translation: translate content according to your working languages and agreed needs.
• Adaptation: adjust wording and cultural references for the intended audience.
• Revision: review texts for meaning, fluency and linguistic accuracy.
• Terminology: expand glossaries and standardize program vocabulary.
• Quality: compare source and target versions to identify omissions and inconsistencies.
• Localization: check how text and formats appear in digital materials.
• Tools: use linguistic resources and critically review approved automated suggestions.
• Coordination: organize requests and approvals with the teams producing content.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• You are studying translation, applied languages, linguistics or multilingual communications.
• You write exceptionally well in your target language and understand the source language thoroughly.
• You pay close attention to terminology, context and faithful communication.
• You can research information and organize your work around deadlines.
• You are comfortable communicating in English. French is an asset for collaboration with French-speaking colleagues and audiences.
• You can work collaboratively, seek feedback and suggest practical improvements.

WHY JOIN EIC?

Joining EIC means contributing to work that connects talent, employers and international mobility while developing your skills in your chosen field.

You will work on varied content and develop a translation approach suited to the communications needs of an international company.

This experience in Boston or New York City (NYC) will allow you to work with different stakeholders, explore a local professional environment and build concrete examples of your work for the next stage of your career.

BENEFITS

• A paid internship, with compensation terms discussed during the recruitment process.
• Supervisor support and training in translation, revision, terminology and content localization.
• Practical assignments and progressive responsibilities suited to your experience.
• Collaboration with EIC teams and contact with international stakeholders.
• Regular feedback to help you develop and demonstrate your skills.
• International professional experience in Boston or New York City (NYC).
• Potential longer-term opportunities depending on performance and available positions.