Job Description

• Converting concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in the target language.
• Ensuring that the translated version conveys the meaning of the original text as clearly as possible. Translating a variety of documents including literary, legal, research, technical, scientific, educational and commercial materials.
• Compiling information, such as technical terms used within industry settings, into glossaries and terminology databases to be used in translations.

Qualifications

• Bcs of Faculty of Alsun, Arts, or other related translation major.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in translation companies is a must.
• Relay the style and tone of the original language.
• Manage work schedules to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent use of MS Office.
• Attention to details.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent work ethics.
• Ability to work flexibly as a team member.

Send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@egytranslane.com, and include “English <> Arabic Translators” in the email subject line.

Job Description

• Creating layouts for print publications and presentation graphics, including illustrations and graphics, in a Windows environment.
• Using specialized desktop publishing software (e.g., MS Office package), Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop.
• Using color and text to create documents that are readable, appropriate and meet the needs of both the intended audience and the organization

Qualifications

• An associate's degree or higher in a Graphics related field with at least one year of experience.
• Proficiency in using Desktop Publishing software, including MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience creating layouts for a variety of publications using a variety of software programs.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, tight deadlines and intense pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem solving skills.

Job Description

• Translating a dialogue into two line written captions and making editorial decisions about whether certain lines or words can or should be deleted and/or paraphrased.
• Mastering how to condense a long conversation into a few words that still convey the meaning to the viewer.
• Making sure that the captions are easy to read and use the correct grammar and punctuation.
• Making sure that every caption is carefully positioned and given enough reading time on the screen.
• Comparing the captions to the actual dialogue to check spelling and punctuation.

Qualifications

• A university degree in English language, Arts or Media Studies.
• Minimum one year of proven experience in the subtitling industry.
• Having a special attention to the terminologies and audience.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Total familiarity with subtitling software (Swift or Wincaps).
• Total familiarity with subtitle reading speeds, time codes, line and positioning compliance, safe areas and all restrictions (legal and otherwise) relating to subtitling standard practice.
• Ability to manage time effectively to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Ability to render Arabic - English into transcript translation that can stand alone as a professional artwork of film subtitling/translation.

Send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@egytranslane.com, and include “Arabic <> English Subtitles” in the email subject line

Job Description

• Transcribing recorded audio and video files to written transcripts.
• Performing quality control (QC) functions for transcription services on voice and text files using transcribing and word-processing tools.
• Checking documents for errors including dates, format, etc.
• Maintaining a consistent line count.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of transcription service experience is required.
• Ability to transcribe verbatim (sample within application).
• Self-directed, attentive to detail and having strong communication skills.
• Being quite fast in typing (75 wpm) in addition to having excellent hearing.
• Self-reliant as well as responding well to feedback.

Send your CV, Cover Letter and sample material to jobs@egytranslane.com, and include “Transcription Specialists” in the email subject line.

Job Description

• Ensuring that the final version sounds like it is written by a native speaker and matches the original text.
• Editing and reviewing translated drafts received from the translation team.
• Making sure that the spelling, punctuation, syntax, language accuracy and style are correct.
• Identifying the changes that need to be made.
• Editing any compositional errors in the copy and ensuring that the material is free from mistakes.
• Making sure that the translation meets the client’s standards.
• Verifying facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
• Checking that names, places and organizations are spelled properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree
• At least two years of experience as a Copy Editor.
• Sharp-eye for details.
• Very well organized person.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines.
• Passion for writing and translating.
• Excellent skills in using Office & Trados.

Send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@egytranslane.com, and include “Copy Editors” in the email subject line.

Job Description

• Word-by-word checking of translations to make sure that spelling, style, grammar, punctuation, page numbers, headings and captions are correct and consistent.
• Suggesting changes in vocabulary, if necessary.
• Adapting translations to conform to new versions of documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in English language, or science relevant academic field.
• Scrupulous about details.
• Fluency in English and Arabic languages professional standards is a must.
• Strong, demonstrable skills in proofreading and researching.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team orientation and the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to work to tight production deadlines.
• Experience in using TRADOS is an advantage.
• Outstanding writing skills. Samples are required. A writing test may be administered.