Foreign Media Translation Fellow: Middle East and North Africa Region (Modern Standard Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Farsi)

Watching America (www.watchingamerica.com) is seeking volunteer Foreign Media Translation Fellows who are serious about translating foreign opinion about the United States into English from global media resources in the following region:

Middle East and North Africa (Modern Standard Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Farsi)

We are specifically seeking mother tongue English speakers to translate the foreign text.

Watching America is an independent news project and has no political agenda. We are self-sustaining and have been at it since 2004.

The Foreign Media Translation Fellow position requires knowledge and interest in the region’s geopolitics, idioms, rhetorical style and cultural and governance references.

If selected, translation fellows will locate and translate at least one article that presents an original opinion about the policy, economy, culture or similar aspect of the U.S. every two weeks. Translator fellows work with our experienced team of editors and proofreaders, who provide feedback and help polish translation skills.

Testing In Applicants will be asked to translate from the foreign language to English in a rigorous testing process that evaluates translation decisions and working methods. We are not AI. Use of algorithmic translation tools and AI is strictly forbidden.

Translation Fellow Benefits: Here's What You Get in Return

Mentorship by an experienced regional language editor who will provide feedback and help polish translation skills. Fellows also work with our Senior Editor in perfecting their skill at translating foreign news content.

Valuable Opportunity To Build Portfolio Translations are posted daily on WatchingAmerica.com. Translators receive byline credit on every published translation.

Tiered Recommendations are based on commendable performance: (1) After three months, qualified translators receive LinkedIn recommendation; (2) After six months, a formal letter of recommendation from the publisher; and (3) After one full year, a translation merit certificate and formal recognition of outstanding work.

Peer Review Translators can take advantage of working alongside peer translators with whom they can share expertise and resources.

Access to translation network Translation fellows join a network of translators from all over the world and make connections that open doors to professional opportunities.

There has never been a more important moment to share what countries are telling their own people in their own language about the United States. We invite you to join us!