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I am seeking a literary translator from French to English to establish a long-term collaboration for literary translation projects: short stories, novels and poetry. The perfect candidate will be able to adapt the special atmosphere of the French version to the English one, using its own skills.
Job Type
Freelance Collaboration, Remote, Work from home
Responsibilities
- Proofread translated texts for terminology, grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy.
- Ability to detect typographical errors or oddly written sentences.
- Translate literacy stories from French to English with professional accuracy.
Qualifications
- Native-level proficiency in target language: English
- Excellent written skills in the target language: English
- Professional working proficiency in source language(s) – spoken and written: French
- At least a former experience in translation, proofreading and correction of literary content.
- At least a degree (Bachelor or Master) in Translation, Multilanguage Communication, Foreign Languages, English or any related field.
- Being able to work according to deadlines and independently is a must.
- A portfolio of your work is desirable, yet not essential.
Application Process
Please apply to the opportunity with your resume in English language.
You can link your portfolio or your website link too.
After review and pre-selection, candidates will be asked to complete a translation test (500 words).
Thank you very much for your interest.