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ABC Language Solutions is offering a three-month internship program for students and graduates interested in pursuing a career in the translation industry.
Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) October 17, 2012
ABC Language Solutions, a leading Vancouver-based translation and international communications agency has launched a three-month translation internship program for senior students and recent graduates who want to challenge themselves in the dynamic field of international business translation.
The internship, which is also open to people considering a caree

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INTERN, TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT
Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline : 10-Sep-12
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required :
English French Spanish
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Oct-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 3-6 months
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Background
Background:

The Communications Cluster of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is part of the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA). The Communications Cluster is looking for a translation intern to assist its Translations Manager in New York. This is an opportunity for translation graduate students to learn the basics of translation project management and help the UN’s leading development agency better serve its constituents through the provision of quality, consistent translation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERNSHIPS AT UNDP ARE NOT PAID. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO:

http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/internships.html
Duties and Responsibilities
The interested candidate will assist the Translations Manager during all stages of the of the translation coordination process:

Handle translation requests from start to handover to clients
Edit and ensure quality of translations
Liaise with translators to ensure timely delivery of translations
Build and maintain of translation memories and glossaries
Contribute ideas to translation management process
Competencies
Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
Ability to plan and organize his/her work, observe deadlines
Required Skills and Experience
Must be available at least two days a week through late December 2012

Education:
Candidate must be enrolled in a graduate degree programme in translation, linguistics or literature
Skills:
Knowledge of translation software (e.g. SDL Trados) and use of translation memory is essential.
Solid writing, editing and terminology research skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required.
Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.
Language:

Native fluency in French or Spanish
Fluency in written and spoken English is required
Knowledge of another language an asset

A few translation opportunities, seen recently around the web:

An advertisement in the Guardian for an experienced Project Manager in London. Posted today. No deadline given.

The company Synonyme in Madrid is advertising for a multitasking English native speaker with French, German or Spanish as interpreter, translator and project manager. Also looking for conference interpreters. Contact a.edwards at synonyme.net. Found on the website of the Chartered Institute of Linguists; other positions also advertised.

The pharmaceutical company Roche is looking for an English Sprachexperte for their language service in Basel (German-English translation, translation revision, etc.). Found via the ITI website. Further details here.

Seen on the BDÜE website (job postings can be found under Aktuelles):
The company Comlogos is looking for a project manager based in Stuttgart. The company also seems from their website to offer internships. Other posts also regularly advertised.

Internship in Publishing Literary Translations (Arabic)
3-month fulltime internship offered by the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW, University of Edinburgh) and funded by the AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council, UK).

Internship at Arabia Books, 70 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9AH, www.arabiabooks.co.uk. Fulltime (Mon-Fri, 9am-5am), October – December 2012 (with slight flexibility on dates)

We are offering a versatile internship with a lot of opportunities to work independently. The Internship will primarily involve Editorial work with a contemporary literary text translated from the Arabic, though the successful applicant will have an overview of the entire publishing process. This is a great opportunity for those looking to begin a career in publishing, as you will gain an insight into the operations of a publishing house, as well as valuable contacts and hands-on experience.

Applicants must have a Masters degree or the equivalent or higher from a UK HEI, or be enrolled in a PhD programme at a UK HEI, and be able to secure a leave from studies for the period of the internship. Eligibility follows AHRC PG studentship guidelines.

The successful applicant will have excellent written and spoken English, good communication and organisational skills, be proficient in MS Office and have a passion for publishing and literature in translation, particularly Arabic literature. Experience in Arabic-to-English literary translation is desirable.

Paid Translation Traineeships Paid traineeships are awarded solely to graduates of universities or equivalent institutions. Their purpose is to enable trainees to supplement the knowledge which the...

Vacancy codeVA/2012/B0048/363
Position titleInternship Translator - Unpaid intern (Spanish)
Department/officeCorporate Outreach and Partnerships
Duty stationCopenhagen, Denmark
Application period25-Apr-2012 to 16-May-2012