Work With Us – Freelance Literary Translators & Editors
Are you a native speaker of English, German, French, or Spanish?
We are a Switzerland-based language services agency working with an international network of freelance language professionals specializing in literary and high-quality textual work.
We are currently looking for experienced freelance literary translators and editors.
What We Offer
- 100% remote work worldwide
- Flexible workload and scheduling
- Fair and transparent compensation
- Reliable payments
- Equal opportunities and non-discrimination
- International creative and professional collaboration
- Opportunities for exchange within a literary network
Your Responsibilities
- Translation of literary texts (fiction, non-fiction, essays, and related works)
- Editing and revision of literary translations (4-eyes principle)
- Stylistic refinement and linguistic quality assurance
- Terminological and stylistic consistency work
- Compliance with literary style guides and project instructions
Requirements
- Native or native-level proficiency in English, German, French, or Spanish
- Degree in Translation, Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, or Philology
- Strong literary writing and stylistic sensitivity
- At least 3 years of professional experience in literary translation or editing
- Published work or demonstrable literary portfolio preferred
Technical Competence
Familiarity with CAT tools is an advantage where applicable:
- Trados Studio
- memoQ
- Wordfast
- OmegaT
- other
Human Translation Policy
All literary work is produced exclusively by human translators and editors. AI-based or machine translation tools are not permitted unless explicitly authorized for a specific project.
Portfolio
Please include published translations, literary samples, editorial work, or professional references.
Rates
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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