General Information

• Type of contract: Fixed-term contract, which may be extended subject to individual performance and organisational needs
• Who can apply?: EU nationals
• Salary: F/G (bracket 1 - step 1) full time monthly net salary: €5,438 plus benefits, for further information see
• Role specialisation: Translation
• Working time: Full time
• Place of work: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
• Closing date: 11.12.2024

Your team

You will be part of the Language Services Division in the Directorate General Communications. We provide translation, editing, proofreading and terminology services in all EU languages to support the ECB’s communication activities and to help the ECB comply with its reporting obligations. We also offer advice on linguistic matters. 

In your role as English Translator in the Board and Media Section you will be part of a team editing, translating and proofreading a wide range of texts for both expert audiences and the general public. Our work includes speeches, interviews, press releases, social media posts and regular publications, as well as content for the ECB’s multilingual websites aimed at making its work accessible to non-expert readers. You will also work closely with others in our Directorate General as part of cross-divisional teams handling strategic communication projects or urgent tasks.

The ECB is an inclusive employer and we strive to reflect the diversity of the population we serve. We encourage you to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other characteristics. 

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: 

• a master’s degree or equivalent in languages or another relevant field, such as economics or law (see How you can join us for details on degree equivalences);
• in addition to the above, at least two full years’ documented experience as a professional translator/editor or a track record of performing the tasks required by the position; 
• a C2 mastery level of English and a C2 mastery level of another official language of the EU according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; 
• professional experience in drafting impactful content for websites and social media and/or in editing/translating high-level speeches and interviews;
• experience in translating using computer-assisted translation tools such as Trados Studio and an interest in machine translation;
• a sound knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint; 
• familiarity with the ECB, other EU institutions, international organisations and/or the financial sector.

Desired: 

• an advanced (C1) command of further official EU languages according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• a sound knowledge of banking supervision, economics and/or central banking issues.

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.

Further information

The contract offered will be fixed-term, the appointment being for 24 months starting in spring 2025.  

Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent subject to organisational needs and budgetary constraints. This may result in a staff member with a non-convertible fixed-term contract being offered a convertible contract in accordance with the ECB Conditions of Employment.

For additional information on this specific vacancy, you can speak to the hiring manager, Denise Scott, on +49 (0) 160 909 79610 between 14:00 and 15:00 on Tuesday, 3 December 2024.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will be conducted remotely. It will include a written exercise and an online interview (tentatively scheduled for late-January 2025).

If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list (see step 4 of How we hire), from which you might be considered for similar positions within the ECB.

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