Looking for Talented English to German Literary Translators (Horror Genre with Credit!)

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SUMMARY
Our US-based company creates and publishes horror stories to scare horror lovers all over the world. We’ve been operating since 2015 and have 140+ titles in our catalog. We’re looking for hard-working, creative and highly motivated individuals to work our literary translations (short stories and novels.)

ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re employing a software assisted process where our stories go through a software translated first draft which brings the manuscript to 50-60%. Afterwards, we have 1 translator (that’s you!) who is responsible for bringing the German manuscript to 100% in a publishing ready state.

Upon publication, we’d love to put your name under the editing credits to build up your portfolio.

Our ideal candidate
• Is Native or Fluent in written English and Standard German
• Has a solid track record of translating fiction stories from English to Standard German
• Has experience with translating stories in the horror genre (preferred but not required)
• Is able to translate up to 2000 – 5000 words per day
• Doesn’t mind having their name credited on the manuscript under “edited by”
• Will submit final manuscripts that are proofread and free of grammatical and spelling errors
• Will deliver work on or before agreed upon deadlines

COMPENSATION
Negotiable and highly dependent on your experience. Fill out the form with your most competitive rate for every 10,000 words. This will play a huge part in your consideration. Payment will be initiated when the manuscript is finalized and approved by our team members.

This is a project-based position. The faster you’re able to translate while keeping the manuscript high quality, the more books we can send you.

HOURS
This is a project-based position so the hours are flexible as long as deadlines are met. Work will be ongoing as long as the quality is there (We do have 140+ titles!)

HIRING PROCESS
1. Apply on the form below
2. Simultaneously send over your audition - See project files in upwork for a 1300 word English sample to translate into German. It's for you evaluate the quality of the writing and so we can understand your translation skill level. Upon receipt, we'll send you the software translation so you can understand what you're getting into!
3. Wait for our evaluator to review
4. Interview
5. Hired
6. Assigned to manuscripts

INTERESTED?
We’re looking to hire multiple translators within the next few weeks so don’t hesitate to apply now. Type the word star under additional comments in the form to indicate that you read this post in its entirety. If you’re interested and/or have someone in mind who would be a perfect fit, fill out the application below:

https://forms.gle/Z7ZK31Zkv64mmSzu9

Enter your first and last name. *

Paste a link to your upwork profile. *

What is your Skype username to schedule a video interview? *

What days and times (in EST) are best for an interview? *

What is your email? *

Are you fine with using a software-assisted translation approach? *

Yes

What is your level of written Standard German fluency? *

1 (Basic)

2 (Intermediate)

3 (Advanced)

4 (Fluent)

5 (Native)

What is your level of written English fluency? *

1 (Basic)

2 (Intermediate)

3 (Advanced)

4 (Fluent)

5 (Native)

Can you translate from English to Standard German? *

Yes

What is your experience with translating manuscripts from English to Standard German? *

What's your experience with translating fiction specifically from English to Standard German? *

Translations: Any comments on your past experience? *

What is your interest level with the Horror genre? Be Honest! *

1 (I have no interest and avoid it)

2 (I only watch horror movies)

3 (I read horror books)

4 (I read horror books, follow horror blogs)

5 (I read horror books, horror blogs, watch horror movies, dress up for halloween, participate in anything and everything horror)

Horror Interest: Why did you rate yourself that way? *

Would you like to have your name credited on the novel? *

Yes

Credit: Any comments? *

How many days would you need to translate and proofread 3k words? *

How many days would you need to translate and proofread 15k words? *

How many days do you need to translate and proofread a 60k word novel? *

Translation Speed: Any comments? *

How many words would you like to translate with us in 1 month's time? *

Payment: What is your best rate in EUR for every 10,000 words for the software-assisted translation? *

Payment: Any comments? *

Link us to any relevant English to Standard German translated work you've completed in the past: *

Past work: Any comments? *

Describe your life in 1 year from now. *

Describe your life in 5 years from now. *

Audition: Will you be sending the 1300 word audition? (under project files in upwork) *

Yes

Audition: Any comments

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