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Webrecruit Ltd - Technical Author / Writer (Audio/Video) – French or German Speaking

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridgeshire - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Salary: £22,000 - £27,000 Plus BUPA Private Healthcare (after 3 months)
Languages: French, German

Advertiser Details

  • Name:
    Webrecruit Ltd
  • Posted:
    06-03-2010
  • Code:
    O-ALPTA1103/MC
Technical Author / Writer (Audio/Video) – French or German Speaking
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
£22,000 - £27,000 Plus BUPA Private Healthcare (after 3 months)

As a specialist localisation company, our client translates and adapts software products and documentation for companies around the world. Their client list includes both established global players and smaller, newer companies on the brink of breaking into world markets. An opportunity has now arisen for a Technical Author / Writer to join their team.

This role would suit an experienced Technical Author with exceptional French or German writing skills and a track record within the audio/video industry.

As a Technical Author / Writer you will work as a team producing translations for the video and audio industry. Your role will involve assisting translators to understand technical concepts, and editing translations to suit the company’s clients’ requirements. You will also create client and product-specific glossaries and style guides, and liaise with client contacts in various countries to discuss their specific needs.

To be considered for this position, you must:

- be proficient in writing French or German to a professional level
- have experience as a Technical Writer, Technical Editor, Technical Author or similar
- have a background in the audio and video industries, such as film production, broadcasting, TV etc
- have an excellent command of English

Additionally, as a Technical Author / Writer you’ll need the ability to explain and describe technical concepts in a concise way, and write/edit materials for marketing purposes and presentations.

To apply for the role of Technical Author / Writer (French, German Speaking), please simply send your CV and a covering letter via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with any of our client's requirements and/or needs, we will provide our client with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy. By submitting your CV and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose.

Additional Keywords: Technical Writer, Technical Journalist, Technical Editor, Technical Author, French, German, Languages, Translation, French Speaking Technical Writer, German Speaking Technical Author, Translator, AV, Audio, Video.

This vacancy is being advertised by Web Recruit Ltd. The services advertised by Web Recruit Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

Due to the nature of this position, the recruiter has requested to restrict applications by location. Only candidates in the UK may apply.

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