Simultaneous Interpreter English-German (Freelance)

About the role

STAR7, a language service provider founded more than 20 years ago and now part of the STAR7 Group, supports customers across the product information and content life cycle, with clients ranging from technical to marketing fields. It is recruiting freelance simultaneous interpreters from English into German, working in Milan, Rome and/or remotely depending on the type of event.

Key responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation so that the target text accurately reflects the meaning of the source.
• Maintain high grammatical accuracy while keeping key terminology, spotting inconsistencies and incorrect cultural references.
• Ensure good audio quality in the case of remote simultaneous interpreting.

Required profile

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics, Interpreting or equivalent experience.
• Native speaker in one of the languages involved.
• Excellent command of English in both comprehension and writing.
• Linguistic and cultural competence in both source and target languages.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment with changing project priorities, professionalism under pressure and tight deadlines, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with simultaneous and consecutive interpreting services.

Required skills

• Experience with interpretation systems (e.g. bidule).
• Experience translating technical courses is a plus.