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"Working as a linguist at the European Central Bank" talk at the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures on the 21st January 2025.
Speakers: Charlotte Riddle and colleagues.
'Did you know that the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt has a Language Services Division with over 100 linguists working in all official languages of the European Union? We make sure that the ECB’s published communications are clear, understandable and impactful. The work we do is varied and interesting, and our input is often highly valued. So don’t be put off at the thought of specializing in banking, finance and economics. We will describe what it is like to work in the ECB’s Language Service, covering the typical profile of our linguists, our day-to-day tasks, our focus on English editing and multilingual communication, how we learn on the job and the tools of our trade. We will also give you some information about our traineeships, as well as tips on how to apply and prepare for the selection process. Following the talk and a Q&A session, we will describe in more detail what editing involves and look together at some examples of texts requiring dedicated editing approaches, including social media and website materials, speeches and reports.'