Job description
GlobalBridge Interpretations is seeking a seasoned English-French Conference Interpreter to join our multinational team in New York. In this full-time role, you will provide accurate consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for conferences, corporate events, and hybrid meetings. You will deliver culturally nuanced, high-impact interpretation that supports client objectives and enhances audience engagement.
We value linguistic excellence, professionalism, and the ability to perform under pressure. You will collaborate with clients, speakers, and technicians to ensure top-tier multilingual communication across in-person and remote events.
Responsibility
- Provide high quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for live and virtual events in English-French and French-English.
- Prepare and maintain glossaries, terminology, and subject matter knowledge for event topics.
- Operate interpretation booths or remote platforms, ensuring optimal acoustics and equipment readiness.
- Coordinate with clients and event staff to manage schedules, turnarounds, and on-site logistics.
- Deliver accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation with strong note taking and memory skills.
- Provide post event debriefs and contribute to quality improvement efforts.
- Mentor and support junior interpreters and contribute to team training initiatives.
Qualification
- Minimum 7 years of conference interpretation experience or equivalent; proven track record in high profile events.
- Certified interpreter with national or international credentials such as AIIC, NAD, or equivalent recognition.
- Excellent simultaneous and consecutive interpreting skills with strong memory, note-taking, and terminology management.
- Proficiency with interpretation equipment and remote platforms such as Zoom, KUDO, and Interprefy.
- Strong research abilities and subject matter versatility across sectors including business, policy, and technology.
- Bachelor degree in languages, translation, or related field.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours; eligible to work in the United States.