Trainee Translator (remote) - Summer Contract - Norwegian

at  RWS Group

Job Purpose:
RWS Norway is looking for Junior/Trainee Translators (Summer Temps) to join our Norwegian Language Delivery team for a 3-month fixed-term contract over summer 2024. The pay and benefits will be governed by our union agreement.
Job Overview:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Native-level Norwegian
• Degree in translation or any other relevant combination of training and experience
• Some translation experience
• 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
  Note:
  Please ensure you upload your CV in English and a cover letter in Norwegian. Please enclose cover letter at the end of your CV (within same file).
  Deadline for application is April 2nd, 2024.
  Position can either be remote, at our office in Oslo or a combination of both. Applicants do not have to live in or near Oslo.
  Only candidates based in Norway are eligible to apply.
  Life at RWS:
  At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.
  As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.
  We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.
  If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.
  We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

• Translation and post-editing from English into Norwegian (using different translation tools)
• Review work of other in-house and external translators
• Project coordination and administration
• Understanding and following SDL’s 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