Translator II

Role purpose: The Translator is responsible for providing accurate, high-quality written translations between Arabic and English across a range of museum content, including curatorial texts, exhibition labels, educational materials, publications, official correspondence, reports, and digital content. The role ensures that translations reflect the intended tone, terminology, and cultural nuance of the source material. The Translator may also be required to edit, proofread, or summarize content and will work closely with curators, editors, and other museum staff to ensure consistency and clarity in all bilingual communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Interpreting, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Additional certification in Linguistics, Arabic/English Language Studies, or related areas is an asset.
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of professional experience translating written texts between Arabic and English.
• Experience working in a cultural, academic, publishing, or museum environment is highly desirable.
• Native-level fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to translate accurately in both directions
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills with impeccable grammar, spelling, and punctuation in both languages.
• Clear and adaptable writing style suited to different audiences and content types, including formal, academic, and public-facing materials.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for accuracy, consistency, and tone.
• Ability to understand and quickly learn new concepts and terminology, including technical or specialist vocabulary relevant to museum content.
• Familiarity with translation software and digital tools used for content editing, formatting, and file management.
• Skilled in preparing content summaries and adapting content for various formats, including subtitles, presentations, and web-based materials.
• Experience using content editing and publishing tools and uploading content through custom or bespoke applications when required.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple translation tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and consult with experts as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confident in conducting internet-based research to support translation accuracy.