RWS Looking for Swedish Intern/Trainee Translators

We are looking for Intern/Trainee Translators to join our Swedish Stockholm Team (remotely) for a 3/4-months part-time fixed-term contract from February to May 2023. You will be responsible for delivering translations of the highest quality and accuracy on time and within budget.

The Internship/Trainee program is designed to provide an introduction to professional translation and allow translators to grow key linguistic and commercial skills as they begin their careers in the localization industry. The program will offer training modules in translation, review and machine translation post-editing, as well as full instruction in the use of some of our company’s key technology solutions and valuable guidance on achieving a successful career in translation.

Main Duties:
• Translation from English into Swedish
• Review work of other in-house and external translators
• Understanding and following linguistic processes and procedures
• Understanding and following the specific processes of each client
• Producing quality translations within given deadlines
• Managing terminology effectively
• Using the translation tools
• Linguistic checking of Desktop Publishing output
• Linguistic testing of software, help and websites, if necessary
• Proofreading of documents, if necessary
• Providing full linguistic support for your colleagues
• Using the timesheet and work scheduling systems efficiently

Essential requirements:

• Native-level Swedish
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable requirements:

• Good knowledge of translation software such as Trados Studio 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

When applying, please send your CV and cover letter in English

RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.