TED Translator

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As a TED Translator, you get access to our unique, supportive community and cutting-edge content, to help you sharpen your language skills and spark positive change in the world. TED Translators use a free online subtitling tool to subtitle talks and connect with fellow volunteers around the world!

• Translate: Accurately transfer the speaker’s ideas contained in the original language into the target language.
• Transcribe: Create original language subtitles for TEDx talks.
• Review: Ensure translated/transcribed subtitles meet all requirements for publishing, and provide feedback on fellow volunteers’ work.
• Collaborate: Connect with peers and mentors through TED Translators initiatives, such as our Mentoring program.

• Volunteer translators should be fluent in both source and target languages.
• Volunteer transcribers should be fluent in the transcription language.
• Volunteers should be knowledgeable of TED subtitling best practices.
  

• Get credited for your published subtitles on TED's video player and your special TED profile page.
• Work on fascinating content and develop your language skills.
• Participate in giveaway contests and virtual TED events.

Action Required:

Apply to become a TED Translator today at ted.com/translate and include this link on Volunteer Match to indicate where you learned about the TED Translators program. Once your application is approved, you will receive a welcome email including helpful resources to get you started!