French Translator for Publishing Company Job posted at: May 16, 2024 18:20 GMT (GMT: May 16, 2024 18:20) Job approved and potential candidates notified at: May 17, 2024 03:48 GMT Job type: Translation/editing/proofing job Service required: Translation Confidentiality level: MEDIUM Languages: English to French Job description: French Translator Location: Remote Status: Contract ABOUT GREY EAGLE We are an independent publishing company that licenses, translates, and publishes English-language books for other markets. Our primary genre is romance, namely dark romance and romantic suspense, though we may occasionally license outside this realm. JOB SUMMARY Grey Eagle Publications is seeking a native French speaker for the role of a contract translator for as-needed projects with short turnaround times (eight weeks). Projects consist of translating manuscripts from English to French, communicating with your designated editor to polish the translation, and delivering final translations to the project coordinator. The translator may also be asked to provide translations of ad copy, taglines, and other marketing materials. Start times vary, and new projects will be provided to the translator as manuscripts are licensed. Please be aware that these books are romance novels with darker themes, with all that it implies (think Fifty Shades +). RESPONSIBILITIES Translate manuscripts from English to French Take feedback and make revisions with your designated editor Provide timely communication with the project coordinator regarding project work SKILLS Professional experience in fiction translation with short turnaround times Proficient on MAC or PC and Microsoft Applications REQUIREMENTS: Native French speaker with strong grammar/orthography and punctuation skills Near-native command of English Consistent and reliable availability Ability to start and onboard efficiently Responsive to emails At least one year of professional translation or interpretation experience Ability to provide links to previously published works Ability to work with and translate romance novels (think Fifty Shades +) ---- Text below added May 17, 2024 22:26 GMT by job poster ---- $0.03/word Budget and payment details: Budget information for this job is restricted to those who meet the requirements of the job. Poster country: United States Service provider targeting (specified by job poster): Membership: Non-members may quote after 12 hours  Required expertise: Art/Literary Subject field: Poetry & Literature Required software: Microsoft Word Credential: Must have reported credentials or a Certified PRO certificate. Quoting deadline: May 31, 2024 11:09 GMT Delivery deadline: Jun 14, 2024 11:09 GMT About the outsourcer: This job was posted by a logged in visitor. Note: You cannot quote because the quoting deadline has passed. | Jobs posted by outsourcers seeking quotes from language professionals. Try jobs for mobile Browse jobs and manage your quotes anytime, anywhere (member-only). You may be interested in this ProZ.com Wiki article on risk management for translators and interpreters. The Blue Board is a searchable database of language job outsourcers with feedback from service providers, and an important risk management tool. ProZ.com members have full access to the Blue Board. Does this job require a CAT Tool or additional skills? Join your colleagues in purchasing software at the lowest price on the planet via ProZ.com Translator Group Buy, or improve your skills by taking one of the 100's of ProZ.com translator training courses.
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