Written Translation Coordinator

1. Translation Workflow Management

• Receive and process translation requests from clients or internal departments.

• Assess the volume and complexity of source texts.

• Determine deadlines and coordinate them with both clients and translators.

• Assign texts to appropriate translators based on language pair and subject matter.

2. Translator Coordination

• Select suitable translators according to topic, language, and experience.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely delivery of translations.

• Provide translators with reference materials, glossaries, and specific instructions.

• Maintain an up-to-date database of in-house and freelance translators (CVs, rates, specialties, feedback).

3. Quality Control

• Check translations for completeness and accuracy.

• Organize editing and proofreading by qualified linguists.

• Use CAT tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ) to ensure terminology consistency and translation memory usage.

4. Client Communication

• Advise clients on deadlines, pricing, and translation specifics.

• Clarify client requirements regarding style, formatting, and terminology.

• Deliver final documents and collect client feedback for quality improvement.

5. Administrative Duties

• Manage contracts, invoices, and other documentation.

• Generate reports on translation volumes and productivity.

• Contribute to budgeting for translation services.

• Monitor translator workload and help optimize processes.

🔧 Desired Skills and Tools:

• Proficiency with CAT tools (Trados, MemoQ, Smartcat, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of text editing software (MS Word, Excel, PDF tools).

• Project and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

• Foreign language proficiency is a plus, but not always required.