Freelancer Translator
Controller Job Description
Freelance Translators are self-employed professionals whose job is to convert material from one language to another. They need to ensure that the translated version has the same meaning as the original. Translators may specialize in various types of documents: scientific, commercial, legal, technical, or literary. Successful Freelance Translator resume samples highlight excellent command of at least two languages, accuracy, creativity, meeting deadlines, IT skills, and strong written communication skills. Based on our example resumes, most Translators hold a degree in foreign languages and display various translation certificates.
Typical duties of a Controller
Some essential skills:
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Possess great understanding of grammar
- Possess strong knowledge of specific subjects
- Ability to have interpersonal communication
- Accuracy in translation is a must
- Be able to pay attention to details
- Be proficient in software tools related to tasks at hand
- Must be self-motivated
- Should have the ability to meet deadlines and be able to work under pressure
- Ability to compile information into terminology and glossaries before deadlines
- Be able to relay the tone and style of the original language
- Render spoken messages clearly, accurately, and quickly
- Possess the ability to concentrate while others are moving or speaking around them
- Possess general business skills to manage careers and finance successfully
- Must be sensitive to cultural expectations and differences amongst their clients
- Sign language translators must be able to do quick hand, arm, and finger movements
- Ability to listen carefully when interpreting for audiences to ensure they hear and interpret correctly
- Outstanding ability to clearly speak in the languages being translated from and to.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Listen or read through the material in one language
- Understand the context and meaning the material
- Convert the material into the second language while preserving the original meaning
- Translate video, online, and television media by providing subtitles
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and other colleagues to understand technical texts
- Translate material accurately
- Use online translation tools for additional assistance with translation
- Provide clients with quotes based on complexity level and project length
- Follow up with clients to ensure understanding and satisfaction
- Use highly specialized translation software to encourage efficiency and consistency
- Follow industry quality standards established by the Association of Translation Companies
- Translate different documents, including literary, technical, scientific, legal, research, educational, and commercial materials.