Language translator job description

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I. List of Language translator duties:

1. Translates written and oral communications in foreign languages into English, and vice versa.
2. Serves as an interpreter between English speakers and non-English speakers.
3. Prepares related reports and documentation.
4. Performs related administrative duties.
5. Ability to research technical and historical information pertinent to a meeting or work session
6. Provide advice about incidental information which may be significant
7. Translating, including content and copyediting of rules text and other game-related text.
8. Editing (for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific slang) in localized language of expertise from translated documents.
9. Proof and revise, as necessary, game-related text in both electronic and hard copy formats in localized language and in English.
10. Regular reporting of progress to both in-house management.

II. List of Language translator qualifications

1. Knowledge of written and verbal form of appropriate foreign language and English depending on area of assignment.
2. Skill in interpreting and translating the appropriate language into/from English depending on area of assignment.
3. Must be detailed oriented with proven ability to multi-task various projects at the same time.
4. Must be a team worker.
5. Native level language skill of their localization language.
6. Previous experience in the gaming industry is a strong plus.
7. Demonstrated experience utilizing specialized technical programs to translate is essential. Experience with Word and Excel is required and ability to learn new programs is essential.