Your role

As an English Translator you will :

• contribute to the editing and / or drafting of high-level speeches and interviews, press releases, website content, blogs, video scripts and social media posts;
• edit and proofread a wide range of other English-language materials published by the ECB in the fields of banking supervision and monetary policy;
• produce translations into English from one or more official EU languages of texts related to the communication activities of our Board members;
• quality-check / revise editing and translation work produced both externally and in-house;
• contribute to clear writing initiatives, the ECB’s English Style Guide and the provision of linguistic and drafting advice.

The position offers you excellent opportunities to make a key contribution to effective communication at the ECB and participate actively in initiatives of our Section, Division and Directorate General. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential :

Desired :

You engage collaboratively with others. You pursue team goals and learn willingly from other people’s diverse perspectives. You signal any need for change by explaining it and proposing alternative solutions. You analyse complex information effectively and can evaluate different views to arrive at solutions. You know and anticipate stakeholder needs.You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are aware of your strengths and areas for development and know what motivates you to perform at your highest level.