Foreign Translations, Inc.
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Job Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Job Type: Full Time Employee
Shift:
First - (Day)
Salary:
Pay – $27,000 – 30,000
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Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Company Overview
Formed in 1998, Foreign Translations, Inc. is a Greenville, SC based foreign language translation and localization agency specializing in the field of document translations, website localization and interpreting in all the major languages of the world. Our expertise encompasses the disciplines of Law, Science, Technology, Internet, Advertising, Manufacturing, Medicine, Finance and Software Development. We translate documents ranging from technical manuals, legal contracts and marketing collateral to financial statements, training manuals, e-learning courses, web sites, medical journals, software, policy and procedure handbooks, newsletters and much more.With over 1,200 native translators located in over 30 countries, we frequently translate documents that range from 1,000 words to over several million in all the major languages of the world. In addition, we can provide interpreters for depositions, trials, sales meetings and conferences in every major city in the United States as well as every major country in the world. We also provide a full range of Multilingual Desktop Publishing Services in any format of any size.
Some of our corporate clients include Computer Associates, Procter & Gamble, Michelin North America, Fuji, Federal Mogul, Fluor Enterprises, UPS, Sunbeam, Carrier Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Techtronic Industries, Motorola, Chevron Phillips, Ogilvy Worldwide, L’Oréal Paris and many more.
Job Description
This entry level position reports to the Manager of Operations with responsibilities that include supporting multiple, ongoing foreign language translation projects from inception through distribution to translators, review of completed documents, through customer service follow-up with clients. You will be responsible for maintaining all translator relationships and databases, managing translation schedules, as well as adhering to quality control processes. You will assist in managing multiple projects involving various languages, lengths and formats.
Required Skills:
- At least 1-2 years work experience preferably in the translation industry on the agency or translation/translator side.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English and a foreign language (Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese a plus)
- Computer literacy is a must! Must be able to work within Windows platforms including Excel, Word, MS Office, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Must possess a Bachelors Degree, preferably in English, a Foreign Language, Communications or Humanities.
- Enjoys challenge of working in a sometimes high pressure environment
- Superior organizational ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to support multiple projects by keeping accurate and up-to-date project specifications.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States
Desired Skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Experience in translation industry as a translator or project coordinator
- Knowledge of International Business
- Knowledge of Foreign Cultures
- Knowledge of Quark, Frame Maker, Illustrator, Pagemaker, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat and other desktop publishing software is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
- Comfortable working in a small company
- Interest in a long term commitment
- Casual dress environment
- $27,000 – 30,000 base salary with available performance-based bonus of up to 10% a year.
- Medical Plan
- 2 weeks paid vacation first year
- Tremendous opportunity with growing company.
How To Apply:
Please - No Phone Calls
Ken Zwerdling - CEO
Foreign Translations, Inc.
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