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ABOUT US
Edelman is a new kind of agency, at the intersection of PR, Advertising,
Social, Digital, Earned Media and Experiential. We blur the lines between each
medium to create smart, innovative, and powerful work that gets people talking
and engaging with brands in new ways. You will be challenged to push
convention and your creativity to find modern ways to drive consumer behaviour
in today 's socially charged, digital environment.
We are passionate, unconventional, and driven by a desire to do the best work
possible. We get results for our clients and have the trophies to prove it. We
are tough on work. We are kind to each other. We also laugh a lot.

The Role:
You will be responsible in managing all the translation services, reports,
documents, correspondences, and all written documents from English to Arabic
and vice versa while maintaining the precise meaning of the original text.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will have an in-depth knowledge of the English/Arabic language, perform translation of written text from English into Arabic (and vice versa) in various business and activities (reports, proposals and other engagement deliverables)


• Translate a variety of material, particularly formal, legal and technological documentation, with attention to fact and nuance, so that the intent and tone of the original meaning is preserved.


• Organize translated material and finalize translation according to set standards regarding order, consistency, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.


• Consult with experts in specialist areas in order to retain and develop professional knowledge on such areas of translation.

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in the English Language or translation.


• At least ‎4 years of translation experience, public communication industry knowledge is plus.


• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Fluent, business level English and Arabic language skills (both written and spoken)


• Experience or understanding of the Professional services or similar environment.

Guiding Principles for our Team:

• Fearless: We take big swings. If we don't fail every now and then, we aren't trying.


• Curious: We are a team that embraces challenges - curious people are often unafraid of change


• Inclusive: We are open minded to ideas wherever they come. We build through diverse thinkers and backgrounds.


• Integrity: We do what we say. We are honest and respectful in how we make.
  
  If you apply, we will review your fit against the position criteria and
  feedback to you. If your profile does not meet the criteria, we will retain
  your profile as an active applicant for future consideration.
  Visit www.edelman.com for more information and take a peek behind the scenes
  of our Global operation in the Middle East.
  Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and
  organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our
  ‎6,000 people in more than ‎60 offices deliver communications strategies that
  give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the
  trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix
  for PR; Advertising Age's ‎2019 A-List; the Holmes Report's ‎2018 Global Digital
  Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Since
  our founding in ‎1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business.
  Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United
  Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

For more information please visit: www.edelman.com