Overview
The German Language Expert plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between the organization and its German-speaking clients, partners, and stakeholders. They are responsible for accurately translating, interpreting, and transcribing documents, conversations, and materials from German to English and vice versa, ensuring that all communications are culturally sensitive and linguistically accurate.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate written documents, such as official correspondence, contracts, and reports, from German to English and vice versa.
- Interpret spoken language in meetings, conferences, and phone calls, providing real-time bilingual support.
- Proofread and edit translated materials to ensure adherence to linguistic and cultural nuances.
- Provide language expertise to internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective cross-cultural communication.
- Research and stay updated on German language trends, idiomatic expressions, and industry-specific terminology.
- Collaborate with the localization team to adapt content for the German market.
- Assist in developing language-specific training materials and resources for the organization.
- Act as a language consultant, addressing queries related to German language and culture.
Required Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in German and English.
- Bachelor’s degree in German, Linguistics, Translation, or related field.
- Proven experience in professional translation and interpretation.
- Excellent understanding of German grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
- Strong cultural knowledge of German-speaking regions.
- Proficiency in translation software and tools.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in language-related tasks.
- Flexibility and adaptability to navigate various communication contexts.
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