Simultaneous Interpreter

Job description / Role

Purpose:
This role is a trilingual simultaneous interpreter/text translator working predominately as part of our TV team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To interpret simultaneously a range of material including: official speeches, interviews with contributors, discussion programmes for TV news bulletins, news/current affairs and other programmes, under the direction of the TV Editors and Senior Broadcast Journalists.
• To perform translations in at least three languages - English/Arabic-Arabic/English and a third language preferably: French-German-Spanish- Russian- Turkish - in front of the microphone, live or in recording sessions.
• To translate, adapt, voice and record material including packages and scripts for broadcasting.
• To translate text material on occasion as required, including online scripts, programme transcripts and press releases around special seasons or events.
• To shorten packages or scripts for broadcasting and online publication under editorial guidance.
• To use the full range of programme resources available.
• Proof reading and writing news.
• Work extended hours in cases of live and/or breaking news coverages as required by management

Requirements

Essential Skills:
• A proven professional knowledge and experience in at least 2 languages – Arabic, English and a third language: Preferably one of the following – German, Spanish, Russian, Turkish - including complete comprehension of the spoken and written languages. It would be preferable for the translator to be an Arabic speaker.
• A thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs in the Middle East North Africa region and internationally.
• High level of concentration, discipline and proven ability to deliver accuracy in conveying the translation clearly from one language to the other during discussion programmes and other output.
• To work and deliver high-quality professional interpretation/translation under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• A good general knowledge of contemporary political, economic, social and scientific issues.
• Good computer/keyboard and IT skills and a good knowledge of useful digital and internet sources.
• The role includes shift work and working at weekends and public holidays

Competencies:
• Professional Judgement - demonstrates accuracy in conveying ideas and expressions in a debate environment.
• Planning and organisation - able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources.
• Communication - able to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
• Influencing and persuading - able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
• Managing relationships and team working - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
• Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organisation or job requirements.

Requirements:
• 2 years or more experience in relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Fluent in Arabic, English

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.