French Translator at First Excelsia

Duties and Responsibilities

• Converting text and audio recordings in English Language to French Language and vice versa
• Ensuring translated texts conveys original meaning and tone
• Preparing subtitles for videos and online presentations
• Cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation
• Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy
• Follow up with internal team members and management to ensure translation meets their needs
• Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure)
• Must tailor all outgoing content to suit the vision and mission of the organisation.

Person Specification
The ideal candidate must satisfy the following:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience as a French Translator or similar role
• Fluency in both English and French Languages
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
• Good knowledge of content editing tools
• Familiarity with translation software
• Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and French Languages
• Must have a Degree in French Language or related field
• Certification in Linguistics will be an added advantage.