Job Description

TRANSLATOR Job Posting - Prisma International

We are actively seeking qualified freelance  Translators to join our independent contractor team. You must have at least one year of experience as a professional Translator. As a freelance Translator supplier at Prisma International, you will provide written translations for a variety of key clients including federal and state government agencies. Project assignments are assigned on an as-needed basis according to your availability.

LANGUAGE COMBINATIONS:

• English (US) <> Any Language - we welcome qualified, experienced translators for any language. 

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide error-free written translations using a Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool.
• Adhere to all project work instructions, glossaries and reference materials provided to you.
• Ensure the source content's concept, style and register are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the target language.
• Perform language quality check steps (before delivery) to ensure the target translation is error free and true to the meaning of the source document.
• Deliver completed translation jobs by the given deadlines  and project budgets.
• Review formatted target language PDF files for accuracy; mark any corrections needed. (Using Adobe mark-up tools is required.)
  
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with Prisma team members.
• Willfully participate in quality management processes, e.g. Corrective Action Reports (CAR), Root Cause Analyses (RCA), solution implementation.
• Take all measures necessary to protect and keep private any sensitive information shared with you to carry out translation projects (e.g. PHI, PII, SBU).
• If onboarded, you will adhere to the policies and processes defined in the Master Service Agreement (MSA), Addendums, and Prisma Vendor Guide.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Highly proficient in both English and target language(s); native speaker of target language.
• Excellent communication skills and quick responses to Prisma project team requests.
• Reliable desktop PC or laptop with dedicated, secure, high-speed internet connection.
• Experience using modern CAT tools. XTM is preferred.
  
• Adobe Acrobat on your device and the ability to use Adobe's markup tools on a PDF file.
• 18+ years old
  
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• At least 1 year of professional translation experience. Your professional experience with dates must be shown on your resume/CV.
  
• Evidence of target language proficiency through recognized testing certification programs such as: ALTA, ATA, NAJIT, etc.

DESIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Experience translating documents for U.S. state and/or federal government entities.
  
• US Citizenship or Permanent Legal Resident status. Note: Not a requirement for all Prisma client work.
  
• Ability to partner with another qualified linguist for job tasks requiring a minimum of two translators.
• Accommodate fast turnarounds for small word count projects.
• After hours and weekend ability is a plus (at your discretion).

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