Tag: freelancers
The Future of Collaboration: ELIA Together 2026 Heads to Porto
Under this year's theme of The Power of Co-Creation: Collaboration on Focus, this edition offers a programme designed to help participants rethink how they work together, communicate value, and build resilient partnerships.
Don’t Panic: Responding to the Language Industry’s AI Tsunami
While AI represents a major structural shift, it will not bring about the end of language work. By drawing comparisons with previous situations, the authors posit that AI is simply the latest challenge in an evolving industry.
Applying the Zero-Trust Principle in Localization Data Security
By transferring data to translation management systems and granting access to freelancers, localization workflows often introduce data security risks. This article delves into the technical safeguards that are needed to counter them.
How a Passion for Mentorship Has Fueled Virginia Katsimpiri’s Linguistic Career
As a certified translator and business owner with a passion for mentorship, Virginia Katsimpiri has helped hundreds of freelance linguists attract high-quality, international clients. Here, she describes her 15-year career and her goals for the decade to come.
Adapting to a Changing Industry Requires Creativity, According to Freelance Linguist Uri Bruck
An expert in both translation and software development, Uri Bruck believes in continually growing his skills and taking on new challenges — whether that means embracing emerging technology or getting involved in professional associations.
Translators Remain Unsung Heroes in the Global Success of Video Games
Video game translators were never meant to be ghostwriters. Diego Perez argues that the significant amount of uncredited work not only hinders translators’ bargaining power, but also undermines their moral rights as creators of derivative work.
A Two-Sided Industry
Bridget Hylak reflects on the reasons for the deep divisions in the language industry — providing context, perspectives, and examples from both sides — and encourages linguists and technology experts to reconcile.
Regaining Common Ground in the Language Service Industry
Ana Sofia Correia discusses the challenges and expectations of both sides of the language services coin — agencies and freelancers — suggesting ways to ease tension and calling for increased understanding of the roles each party plays in the industry.
Milestone Localization releases a report on freelancing in the language industry
Milestone Localization, one of the leading providers of professional translation and localization services, announces the release of its much-awaited survey report titled “The State...