Description

Our government client is seeking a French Editor.

Duties

• Revises, edits, proofreads and prepares  a wide variety of French texts and communications products such as news releases, backgrounders, statements, speeches and Web pages for their release;
• Compares French texts with English texts in order to assure quality control of the French;
• Ensures quality standards of language and style; gives advice on linguistic issues and ensures consistency of the communications products;
• Does short translations as needed;
• Verifies translations done by other translators.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Recent experience of translation (from English into French) and revision of French texts;
• Knowledge of MS Word.

• Ability to work under pressure and short deadlines;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.