
Translation internship - English to German
EurActiv - 19 December 2008
Job Description
EurActiv.com is the leading independent portal on EU affairs. EurActiv is published daily in ten languages and now has more than 500,000 readers per month. EurActiv is recruiting two full-time interns (translators) to join the German section of its editorial and country coordination team in its Brussels Network Office.
Deadline for applications: 30 January 2008
Start of internship: As soon as possible
Initial period: 6 months
Job Description:
Providing translation assistance from English into German (in addition, assistance with preparation of EurActiv activities in relation to networking, partnerships, marketing, editorial work etc.)
Profile:
Required:
- German mother tongue
- Very good command of English and fair command of French
- University education: background in Translations (English-German), European affairs, politics or journalism
- Knowledge of/Interest in EU affairs
- Frequent user of internet services and familiarity with MS Office
- Proactive and outgoing person, open-minded, flexible, and team-player
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment
- Highly-motivated and able to face tight deadlines
- Co-funding via Leonardo da Vinci programme (more info: http://eu.daad.de) or similar programme
An asset:
- Brussels experience (traineeship at EU institution or similar)
EurActiv offers:
- Interesting tasks in a multicultural environment (team of 25 people, 13 nationalities)
- Excellent opportunity to practice foreign language skills (particularly English and German)
- Insight into EU politics
- Insight into the work of a Brussels based media
- Experience with information technologies (website management, content management system, MS Office package etc.)
- A financial contribution
Contact:
Please apply by sending your CV and a motivation letter (in German) to: networkmanager[at]euractiv.com, phone: 0032 (0)2 788 36-88.