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Okay, we know you want translation jobs , you know you want translation jobs, so let’s skip the banal lead-in and go straight to the meat of the matter.

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1. Your own website

Let’s start with the obvious: If you are to build a strong personal brand, nothing beats having a website of your own. There are plenty of free or reasonably priced Wordpress themes to give it a professional look and feel. Keep in mind that your website won’t promote itself, so if that’s the way you want to go, be ready to work on your online presence in social media networks and groups. Also, note that this approach works mostly for attracting direct clients — agencies don’t really care how good you are at social media.

(Side note: When working with direct clients, you’re likely to run into difficulties when receiving payments from across the globe. Read or scroll down to the very end of #15 below to find out what you can do to get paid easily.)

2. Traditional agencies

The next obvious way is to sign up with translation agencies, aka LSPs . The process is usually more or less the same: You send your CV, if the agency is interested they send you a test assignment , and, if they like it, add you to their pool of translators. You never really know if you’re going to get an actual assignment — but the more respectable the companies you focus on, the higher your chances. You might want to check out this list of the world’s top 100 LSPs .

Online agencies

These are online platforms that are basically agencies concealed behind a fancy UI. This helps them attract tech-savvier customers, who might not want to have to deal with too much human interaction when they need to translate something. Although the overall experience for you as a translator is similar to that with traditional agencies, it might be more automated. For example, you might do the tests and assignments right on the website instead of sending and receiving files manually.

Let’s look at and compare the five most popular online agencies.

Currently the most popular among all online agencies, Gengo has set the tone for the look and feel of such platforms. The agency provides educational resources for translators, detailed style guides for some languages, and a practical online platform where you do the translations. Some languages, most notably Japanese, have a steady flow of orders, so if you translate from or to these, you’re unlikely to stay without work for long. On the downside, there are fewer orders for other languages, so there’s always a “click race” to snatch them up as the first person to apply gets the job. The rates are pretty modest, especially at the “Standard” level.

4. OneHourTranslation.com

OHT is perhaps the oldest among the successful, and the most successful among the old online translation agencies. Unfortunately, its age shows: The agency’s website has a distinctive “2000s” feel to it, and that likely drives the “hipper” customers away. On the upside, OHT works closely with its freelancers, introducing a gamified progression system, which makes growth within it fun regardless of the financial reward. Speaking of which, alas, the money is not great — although it gets somewhat better in the higher “tiers”.

If there’s a polarizing translation service, Unbabel is it. Built entirely on a machine translation post-editing flow, it makes customers rejoice in how cheap it is and linguists shudder at the resulting quality. From a translator’s point of view, working for Unbabel is an unusual experience, partly because the content is mostly simple and partly because it is the only popular service that pays by the hour , not by the word — which has its upsides and downsides. Rates vary from unbelievably low to pretty good, depending on the language pair and perhaps some other factors.

6. TextMaster

Despite the boring name, TextMaster is perhaps the “littest” on the list. Its website features strong “millennial-friendly” features such as being people-centric and explaining complex things in simple words (my own guilty pleasure). Also, from a brief study of the web, it seems TextMaster freelancers really love working for it. The agency also claims to focus on the quality of translations, describing its selection process in detail and boasting that only 25% of freelance applicants get admitted. This might be good or bad, depending on where you are in your career and skills — especially if you couple that with the fact that jobs don’t seem to come in abundance.

Other online translation agencies worth mentioning are Lokalise.co, Speakt.com, Stepes.com, TranslatorsBase.com, and Zingword.com (which technically makes this a Top 20 article!).

With that, let’s go on to the next kind of marketplaces—

Oldies (but goodies?)

If by now you’re tired of looking at fancy websites, rejoice: We now explore some “old-style” marketplaces (with one exception). There’s not much automation, if any, and some look like they come straight out of the pre-dot-com-bubble era — but it may be just what you need. Note that if the websites in the previous section were mostly targeted at direct clients , this is a domain where agencies reign — so decide whether you want to work with them based on your preferences.

Some would consider it a blasphemy that the almighty ProZ only takes the eighth spot here, and in some ways it is. If there is one place that could be considered a “home for all translators and translation agencies,” ProZ is it. The website has no automation — basically, translators just post their profiles, customers post their jobs, and somehow the two get connected. There are also added features on ProZ such as forums and contests that help translators build their presence among both colleagues and clients: “Star” translators — or, rather, translators with star profiles — can enjoy a steady inflow of orders. Others will see some, too — if for the sheer volume of traffic the website enjoys, — but be ready to decline (or accept) a lot of job offers for peanuts before you receive something worth considering.

8. TranslatorsCafe

The Pepsi of the translation industry, TranslatorCafe is mostly all the same things as ProZ, but at a smaller scale. Downside: Smaller community, fewer jobs: Upside: More of a “family feeling” and fewer trashy jobs. The absence of a LinkedIn page (no, this is not it) speaks volumes about the level of automation and future-savviness, too.

9. TranslationDirectory

If you thought TranslatorsCafe’s website was outdated, you have to check this one out. Amazingly, the website manages to garner 130,000 visits per month, so if you set up a profile, there is a chance someone will contact you for something. The website doesn’t work the other way around — i.e. you cannot look for jobs, — which might be a blessing in disguise.

10. TheOpenMic

A breath of fresh air in the “old-school” department, TheOpenMic is actually a relatively new endeavor by translation celebrity (if that’s a thing) and enthusiast Dmitry Kornyukhov . The website started as a talking spot — think Facebook for translators — but has since tried to re-focus on bringing actual customers to the platform. Time will show if that bears any fruit, but you’ll likely enjoy the community part of it anyway.

Okay, we’re almost 75% through. Before we get to the headliner, let’s take a look at some—

General-purpose marketplaces

Believe it or not, translation is not the only “freelanceable” job out there, so there are quite a few SaaS platforms aimed at everyone from designers and programmers to plumbers, wedding singers, and, well, translators. A word of warning is that since they don’t work exclusively with translators, they might not get how the translation industry works. Nor might their customers. So, if you decide to go for any of those options — why not, after all? — be ready to explain a lot to your customers, who will in many cases be individuals, not companies, with every consequence that follows.

The ultimate veteran of all things freelancing, Upwork traces its roots back to 1998! Today it’s the default go-to for anyone starting to freelance in any profession, although Fiverr — see below — has made its life much harder. Given the website’s popularity and the number of translators already on the website, unsuccessful bidding for projects is the norm and might discourage even the most enthusiastic freelancer.

Initially a place where anyone can get anything for just five dollars, Fiverr quickly turned into an all-purpose marketplace for all price ranges and a paragon of the “ gigonomy ”. Most customers are individuals, who, unfortunately, have an even larger tendency to underestimate the effort it takes to translate than businesses. If you go for it, be ready to undercharge. On the upside, you don’t need to bid for projects here — it works the other way around. So if you do manage to bag a few projects at low rates, your profile will likely climb up the search results, opening up opportunities for more lucrative orders.

13. Freelancer.com

Another behemoth of all-purpose freelancing, Freelancer.com undertook a strategy of acquiring smaller marketplaces. This, and a top but bland brand name, correlates well with the overall soulless feeling of the platform. Also, there doesn’t seem to be many translation jobs, with just 70 posted in 24 hours at the time of writing. On top of that, most jobs have 20+ bids, so be ready to master the good old trade of price wars if you decide to try your luck here.

14. Smartcat

Some might say I left Smartcat until last because I work here ,̶ ̶̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶y̶ ̶w̶o̶u̶l̶d̶n̶’̶t̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶t̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶w̶r̶o̶n̶g̶. But the real reason is that it is so many things that it can’t be classified under any other title. It is not an agency, although it is the main business tool for thousands of agencies. It is not an all-purpose platform, and it is definitely not a computerized craigslist.

Of the many things that Smartcat provides, the two that matter most for translators are the (free!) CAT tool and the freelancer marketplace . The logic of the platform is that you use the CAT tool to work on your own daily jobs — wherever you got them from — and the more you do, the higher you rank on the Marketplace. (There are other factors determining your position, which are beyond the scope of this article.)

Once a customer — whether a direct client or an agency — has a job and needs linguists, they send out requests to profiles of their choice. Then, depending on the settings they chose, either the first translator to respond gets the job, or they collect several applications and decide whom they give it to. Sometimes they will also split the job between several translators — all of which happens in the same web interface, without having to send any files.

Although bid wars are not totally out of the question here, they are less common: The customers here know how the industry works and how costly a cheap translation can be. So no need to bring down your rates just for the sake of it!

Coming back to question asked in #1, Smartcat also allows you to invoice customers anywhere in the world. The customer will technically pay Smartcat, but you will be able to withdraw the amount from your balance as usual.

Phew! That was a long read, but hopefully it did make things clearer for you and will help you make a choice. As with anything, sometimes it makes sense to pick several marketplaces, but you may also prefer to double down in one — it’s up to you ?

If you reached this far, you might just as well give Smartcat a try !

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Smartcat’s former editor-in-chief, Vova loves g̶l̶o̶b̶e̶t̶r̶o̶t̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ staying at home with his family, playing some good old metalcore, and talking to self-aware robots.

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Accuracy is a vital pillar for our business. At Terra, we achieve the highest accuracy on projects through a critical review process and workflow that includes the role of the Editor. The Editor is imperative in achieving quality deliverables. After the translator has finished their assignment, editing is the next step in the process. Editors are first to revise the translation and the second team member to work with the source text. They compare the target language content against the original to ensure meaning and context are not lost. In addition to this key responsibility, editors must also review and answer queries from translators and Quality Assurance Managers (QAM) , evaluate and score quality, and provide constructive feedback to the translator.

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The Editor’s role is valuable because he or she improves the overall quality of the translation with a focus on vocabulary, grammar, semantics, style and punctuation. They review the entire translation comparing it to the source to ensure the original content is rendered accurately in the target language. The Editor also makes certain the target text reads naturally and fluently as if it were not a translation. When large projects are split among multiple translators, the Editor is responsible for keeping consistency across the project that includes terminology and style. Additionally, the Editor certifies that the work complies with the client’s requirements and guidelines.

“The value added to the translation process by the Editor is accuracy, consistency, coherence, compliance and quality,” explained Alejandro Kochol, Editor for Terra. “The translation is polished and the quality of the deliverable is enhanced by the Editor.”

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The top skills of an experienced Editor include dynamic linguistic prowess, source and target language knowledge, cultural and subject knowledge, attention to detail, flexibility, adaptability, ability to research and multitask, advanced knowledge of computer and CAT tool software , and excellent communication. 

Discernment is another crucial skill for the Editor. A large component of an Editor’s role is the ability to leave out personal preferences. The Editor should avoid imposing their own style and over-correct the translation. This can pose a challenge because it’s tempting to make changes due to personal choices. If the style used by the translator is appropriate in every aspect, the Editor should recognize this and respect it. 

Common Misconceptions of the Editor

A common misconception is that editing and proofreading are the same tasks. This is not the case. Editing involves improving a translation by comparing the source and target text. Proofreading involves revising the translation alone. The source text is used only as a reference if it is absolutely necessary.

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Most editors have a true passion for linguistics. They also appreciate that every day brings a new set of challenges and they find joy in creating solutions. There is a great power in words and a proficient Editor is meticulous in the use of every word in order to improve the quality of the translation. 

“I love working with texts and languages,” said Alejandro. “I enjoy meticulously examining every part of the translation to adjust errors and ensure nothing is missing. Being an Editor allows me to use my talents to improve the entire translation process.”

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Translations are a language’s conversion to another language. In the process, editing plays an important role. Translation editing requires refined work, skill, and knowledge, and skilled editors must pay attention to many variables to bring the text they have to perfection. Style and readability are critical to the quality of the end product.

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As artificial intelligence increasingly finds its place in daily affairs, machine translation (MT) continues to improve speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. However, it still has some progress to make before reaching parity with human translators.

That’s where machine translation post-editing (MTPE) comes into play by combining the best of both worlds—the ability of MT engines to quickly handle large volumes of text with the skill and human touch brought by professional linguists.

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What is machine translation post-editing?

It’s only in recent years that machine translation has advanced to a point where it can be used for more than just getting a general idea of the meaning of a text. The rise of neural machine translation (NMT) has seen a significant improvement in accuracy and fluency for many language pairs, but it still falls short of human-level quality for most use cases. This is where machine translation post-editing comes in.

Machine translation post-editing is the process of reviewing and improving machine-translated text to make it more accurate and fluent.

In other words, once the machine translation software generates text in the target language, professional linguists review the output and translation memory matches to ensure the highest possible quality.

Perspectives on machine translation post-editing

With continuous improvements in quality, MTPE is now one of the core advantages of machine translation as a viable alternative to human translation. This has had a direct impact on the translation and localization industry.

From translation buyers to vendors and linguists, everyone involved has had to adapt to this hybrid translation approach—and despite varying levels of adoption, the general agreement is that MTPE is here to stay .

Let’s delve deeper into the various perspectives that influence the adoption of MTPE translation among buyers, vendors, and linguists.

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The buyer perspective on MTPE

Modern businesses have come to see machine translation as a viable productivity tool for entering new markets more quickly while keeping costs low. The advent of neural machine translation has particularly prompted them to leverage their own language data for global growth. Today, the question for most global enterprises is not “if” but “how” they can integrate MT into their localization ecosystem.

Narrowing the perspective down to MTPE, one of the central considerations for large enterprises is how to allocate a budget for MTPE and use it efficiently in the long run.

Although significant for the predictability of MTPE-related costs , cost-effectiveness is mostly not a goal in itself. On the contrary, saving costs on some machine translation projects with MTPE is considered a means of freeing up a budget to support further language pairs or content types for even greater scalability.

All these challenges make the human element of applying MTPE to translation workflows an important factor in the decision-making process.

For example, if a company does not have in-house expertise and resorts to outsourcing, it would usually rely on its existing language service provider (LSP) or engage a new one as a consultant. The LSP would then deliver a proof of concept on all strategic, linguistic, and technological aspects of integrating machine translation and using MTPE.

The vendor perspective on MTPE

The changing demand in the translation and localization market has led many medium to large LSPs to add MT post-editing services to their offerings. This not only makes their portfolio more attractive to buyers and distinguishes them from competitors but also helps them meet their customers’ goals more quickly and consistently provide value.

An experienced post-editor can quickly turn high-quality MT output into a polished translation, but someone who is new to MTPE will need more time—and if the machine translation is sloppy to begin with, even the best post-editor may be unable to salvage it in a reasonable amount of time.

That’s why, if LSPs want to provide value to their customers, they need to have training in place for their linguists to continuously improve their post-editing skills.

The translator perspective on MTPE

Depending on the clients they work with and the types of projects they specialize in, translators may have little to no experience with MTPE. With machine translation being the new normal, many translators are still trying to adopt a clear attitude towards MTPE.

Forward-thinking early adopters have come to trust MT as a productivity tool which they need to be able to adjust to the new demand created on the translation market and complete translation assignments more quickly.

As translators gain experience with MTPE, they develop an understanding of how MT performs on different kinds of texts. This helps them estimate the effort that any given MTPE translation project would require from them.

They also like to have access to a sample of the text that they can use to judge the quality of the MT output. They use this information to determine whether to accept or reject a project.

For example, translators are likely to accept MTPE translation projects involving legal documents, as state-of-the-art MT engines translate them reasonably well. When translators choose to accept a project, they can also use this information to decide what rate to charge.

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One of the critical initial steps in post-editing machine translation occurs right at the beginning: ensuring you have a tidy input to get a high-quality output.

MT works best with clear and concise input. Put another way— t he better the original MT engine output, the less effort needed during post-editing —resulting in quicker turnaround times and reduced costs.

As early errors can multiply and lead to issues down the line, the source text should be created or pre-edited carefully for both the MT engine and post-editors to have the best material to work with.

That’s why it’s important to ensure that the:

• Original text has as few spelling and grammatical errors as possible
• Terminology and formatting are consistent
• Source text is prepared as if it were intended for a human translator

Let’s go through some practical steps you can take to improve the output.

Strategies for post-editing machine translation output

After the MT engine generates the translation, the level of required post-editing will vary depending on the specific project.

Generally speaking, you can choose between 2 core types of MTPE:

• Light machine translation post-editing
• Full machine translation post-editing

When choosing the right MTPE method for your needs, the 3 primary factors to consider are time, quality, and cost.

Therefore, it’s essential to design your post-editing strategy with these considerations in mind and select the appropriate approach accordingly.

Light post-editing (LPE)

With light post-editing, the initial, raw machine translation output is only modified where absolutely necessary to ensure that the output is legible and accurately conveys the meaning of the source document.

The post-editor should be especially mindful of errors that might hinder the document’s purpose or outright subvert it. Without review, raw MT can create embarrassing results, as one tech giant discovered recently . The editor should aim to make as few edits as possible. This approach can lead to fast and cost-effective results.

Full post-editing (FPE)

With full post-editing, the initial MT output is thoroughly reviewed and modified to ensure that there are no errors whatsoever. Where LPE focuses on the bare essentials of accuracy and legibility, FPE considers a number of factors, including but not limited to:

• Stylistic and tonal consistency within the document (and with other appropriate documents)
• The absence of all grammatical errors
• Appropriate cultural adjustments for the target language (such as idiomatic expressions)

Fully post-edited machine translation should convince the target audience that it was originally created in the target language. This method is slower and more costly than LPE but results in high-quality output.

Which MTPE method to use?

Think of LPE and FPE as being on a spectrum rather than a binary choice. That’s why MTPE requirements should be tailored to the specific translation project.

Set your post-editing priorities based on time, quality, and cost. Prioritizing segments with higher business value (e.g., marketing collateral) can also help.

Another option to consider is bypassing post-editing completely. This can work for projects where the consequences of bad translation are negligible (e.g., internal documentation).

Post-editing tools

Post-editing can be more effective when editors and managers are well-versed in the tools available on the market. Most translation management systems today offer support for post-editing. At Phrase, we believe that MTPE can be a game-changer for companies that seek to connect with international customers, drive engagement, and improve conversion rates.

Here’s an overview of how the Phrase Localization Platform can help you leverage MTPE for your business:

• Set up terminology management systems to help post-editors ensure consistency, including translation memories, term bases, and any useful reference documents. You should always keep these up to date for future projects.
• Use machine translation quality estimation tools, such as Phrase’s Quality Performance Score (QPS) . In Phrase, this AI-powered capability can provide quality scores for all MT output, giving editors an indication of how much MTPE might be required for each specific segment. This can help linguists and project managers decide which segments should be the top priority for post-editing.
• Use translation quality assurance (QA) tools—either integrated or standalone. These will help dynamically identify any issues in the original output that were overlooked or new errors that were introduced during the post-editing step.

Post-editing training and qualifications

Many linguists have learned to rely on machine translation as a productivity tool. They use it to adapt to the new demands in the translation market and to efficiently complete translation assignments.

Still, the post-editor isn’t necessarily a translator. Although there is some overlap in the nature of their work, the exact skills required differ in a few important ways.

In 2017, ISO 18587 defined some key aspects of MTPE, including the specific skills and competencies of the post-editor.

You can expect the best results from qualified and experienced post-editors who have practical experience working in the specified language pairs, with the type of content, and with the relevant tools.

In that direction, it can be helpful to train post-editors for specific tasks before they start on a project.

Post-post-editing

To help improve MTPE results, it’s important to continuously evaluate the process and results using data and feedback. Consider post-editing to be an iterative process that can be improved with time and experience.

A range of tools is available to help with post-editing analysis. For example, an enterprise-grade translation management system, such as Phrase TMS , can help you calculate the post-editing effort, which shows how much work was required by linguists to finalize the translation.

This information can be as granular as required. Knowing, for example, that certain segments require a disproportionate amount of post-editing can help future projects: perhaps the source text can be adjusted, or post-editors can be provided with useful reference documents.

Besides gathering data, it’s invaluable to proactively seek out feedback from all key stakeholders. This can include content creators, post-editors, and project managers. Ask them about their experience with the MTPE project and identify what worked and what can be improved.

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Choose the optimal machine translation engine

There’s a large number of MT engines to choose from and new engines are being developed all the time. Not all engines are created equal, some simply perform better than others. Some are more suitable for specific language pairs or subject matter (domains). Choosing the most effective engine for your project can save a lot of time and effort.

Consider a range of generic MT engines and evaluate them using samples or past experience. Although creating custom analyses can be a time-consuming option, it can lead to cost-effective solutions in the long run.

Another option is to consider a customized translation engine, trained using your own data. This will generally produce high-quality results for the content that you are used to working with.

Phrase offers a unique solution to the problem of choosing the right MT engine . Developed to automatically select the best MT engine for your content, it considers the text’s domain, source and target language, and looks for an optimal MT engine based on past performance. It will always automatically select the best engine for your content.

MTPE has become the new normal

Thanks to continuous quality enhancements, MTPE has evolved into a central asset of machine translation, offering a practical alternative to starting translation from scratch. MTPE lets you blend the speed of machine translation engines in handling large content volumes with the skills of professional linguists, so keep exploring best practices to make the most of it in the long run.

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Our editors are trained to follow Scribbr’s academic style . However, your preferences might deviate from our conventions. The sample edit gives you the chance to provide feedback – you can let us know if you’re happy with the sample or if there’s something you would like the editor to do differently.

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Most assignment editors have the same types of degrees as other editors and journalists in a newsroom.

• Education: Most employers prefer candidates that have at least a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or English. 
• Experience: This is often key to getting this type of job, because experience is key to building a list of contacts and learning how to operate smoothly. Employers usually prefer candidates with a background in the type of media in which they specialize, whether it's television, digital, or print news.
• Training: Most training happens on the job. Aspiring assignment editors may want to find an internship position at a newsroom assignment desk.

Assignment Editor Skills & Competencies

To be successful in this role, you’ll generally need the following skills and qualities: 

• Editorial judgment: Assignment editors need to be able to quickly decide whether a story is newsworthy. And although they aren't usually writing the stories themselves, they need to know all of the components of a good news story to guide reporters on coverage.
• Interpersonal skills: Successful assignment editors form relationships with many contacts that can help bring a story together. For example, someone in this role at a local TV news station may have all the county sheriffs' home telephone numbers on speed-dial and be on a first-name basis with the current and previous mayors.
• Organizational skills: An assignment editor must be able to organize the logistics and track the details of several stories at a time and keep everything on schedule.
• Communication skills: An assignment editor must skillfully communicate with all of the staff involved in making news stories come together, including reporters, photographers, production teams, and executive staff.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in this field will grow 6 percent through 2026, which is slightly slower than the overall employment growth of 7 percent for all occupations in the country. The BLS it doesn't offer separate data on the assignment editor subcategory.

Most of this job is done in an office working under several tight deadlines at once. Those who thrive on pressure and get an adrenaline rush when something unexpected happens may be best suited for this occupation.

An assignment editor usually arrives in the newsroom earlier than the other managers to get a handle on what's happening that day to brief the newsroom. Most assignment editors work full time, and many work long hours, which include evenings and weekends.

People who are interested in becoming assignment editors may also consider other careers with these median salaries: 

• Writers and authors: $61,820
• Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts: $40,910
• Desktop publishers: $42,350

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , 2017

How to Get the Job

Build a Contact List

Making a list of contacts is the best place to start for a budding assignment editor. That involves making personal connections with people so that you can turn to them when you need information.

Join a Professional Association

The American Media Institute offers  a list of professional associations you can join. Which one you choose may depend on your specialty or medium (websites or television, for instance). This will help you build your contact list and stay up to date on the latest tools and techniques in the industry.

Search job sites that specialize in media careers, such as MediaBistro and iHire Broadcasting .

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Assignment Editor

What is an assignment editor the driving force behind the hottest news stories.

More people are glued to their phones and TV screens than ever before, fascinated by current events from around the world. Have you ever wondered who’s in charge of planning the content that makes it to the front of the line? A lot of that responsibility falls on the assignment editor, which is someone who spends their time collaborating with various sources to develop and plan reporting assignments.

What do the typical duties of an assignment editor consist of?

• Communicate with inbound public reports
• Assign writers, editors, journalists, and photographers to follow-up on leads
• Listen to police scanners and monitor social media
• Develop relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, and government offices
• Fact-check, edit, and design final presentations 

Assignment editors need to have a firm grasp of what the public wants to see and hear, so critical thinking skills are a must. This is a fast-paced position that’s not for the faint of heart. If you excel in a high-stress, deadline-driven environment, and are good at  building lasting relationships , then this might just be a fantastic career choice for you.

Thankfully, in this article, we’ll review everything you need to know to land a position as an assignment editor. We’ll first cover the typical requirements, including past experience, education, and training. Then, we’ll give an example of what a job post might look like. Lastly, we’ll examine salaries, work schedules, and work environment in detail.

Typical Requirements for Becoming an Assignment Editor

Landing a position as an assignment editor takes time, passion, and commitment. The landscape is competitive, and employers will have plenty of candidates to choose from. Here’s what they typically look for:

• Job Experience

Experience trumps all when it comes to obtaining a position as an assignment editor. Qualified candidates should have at least 2-years of experience working in print or broadcast journalism. Including copywriting, staff writing, editing, and research.  Completing an internship  in a similar line of work will also be helpful.

The ability to forge strong professional relationships is crucial – since you’ll be collaborating with different public and government entities. Because of this, be sure to describe your role in any group projects to show you’re a team player with the ability to lead.

• Education Background

While experience is the driving force behind any successful candidate, having an education shows a certain level of commitment. Employers usually look for at least a 4-year degree in either communications, journalism, English, or broadcasting.

Having exceptional organizational skills is crucial for an assignment editor since you’ll be juggling numerous projects at once. Be sure to highlight any past projects that show your ability to prioritize and delegate.

• Training and Certifications

There’s always someone more qualified, so you must find ways to stand out from the crowd. While there are no specific certifications required to land a position as an assignment editor, mentioning anything related will help.

As with most specialized positions, relevant training happens on the job. Because of this, previous experience working in a newsroom is seen as beneficial. A few outlets for gaining experience include internships, college newspapers, or entry-level positions at smaller TV or radio stations.

Sample Assignment Editor Job Description

XYZ News is seeking an energetic, creative, and aggressive assignment editor for a full-time position. Previous experience working in a newsroom is a must. Must be able to build contacts, generate ideas and stories, and be able to act decisively without hesitation. Problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome all obstacles is crucial for this fast-paced position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Communicate effectively with producers and managers
• Monitor police scanners for breaking news
• Post breaking news stories to social media
• Help coordinate all newscasts
• Respond to inbound calls and check tip lines and emails
• Follow breaking stories and track developments
• Assist reporters, locate court documents, and research stories
• Coordinate field crews
• Contribute story ideas
• Monitor social media and websites

Required experience, skills, and education include:

• Minimum of 2-years of experience working in a newsroom
• Experience using Twitter, Facebook, and other emerging social media platforms
• Basic understanding of computers and word processors
• General knowledge of national, local, and world news
• Commitment to journalistic standards of accuracy and ethics
• Work well under pressure and excel in a deadline-driven environment
• 4-year degree with a major in journalism or broadcasting is also preferred

Assignment Editor Salary, Work Schedule, and Work Environment

Glassdoor  puts the average base-pay for assignment editors at $52,107. This ranges from a low of about $35,000, to a high of $79,000. Though, if you happen to land a position in a larger newsroom, like The Washington Post, Fox News, or CNN, then you’re looking around $100,000 depending on previous experience. There are extremes on each side of the equation, but if you stick with it, you’ll move up quickly.

As they say, the news never sleeps. If you accept a position as an assignment editor, expect to put in some long hours. This usually includes weekends, evenings, and the occasional holiday. Since the day-to-day activities for most crew members are delegated by the assignment editor, expect to arrive earlier than most.

• Environment

Pressure, pressure, and more pressure. As an assignment editor, you’ll be expected to perform well under pressure. This means juggling multiple deadlines at the same time, answering questions, responding to leads, and reviewing all stories before they go live. If this sounds like an environment you’d thrive in, then you’ll never have a dull moment.

Final Thoughts for Landing a Position as an Assignment Editor

If you’re driven to succeed, excel in a fast-paced setting and don’t mind a little pressure. Then the exciting world of print and broadcast news might be the perfect career decision. Be sure to build a contact list early-on in your career to make yourself a valuable asset. You can also join a professional association such as the  National Association of Broadcasters  to ensure you’re following any industry best practices.

Thanks for reading – and we wish you luck with landing your dream job as an assignment editor.

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Microsoft and qualcomm have convinced software developers to lean into their latest arm push..

By Tom Warren , a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years.

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When I first used the Arm-powered Surface Pro X in 2019, I loved the hardware but disliked the software experience . Everything felt like it was lagging. Microsoft didn’t have native versions of Edge or its Office apps, and it was clear the Surface Pro X had been released too early. With little support from developers, Windows on Arm was unlikely to succeed.

Nearly five years later, the Windows on Arm experience has improved dramatically. Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors deliver a Windows 11 experience that feels like any regular laptop. Microsoft and Qualcomm have also been pushing software developers to create more ARM64 native apps, and it has made a huge difference.

Apps like Photoshop, Dropbox, and Zoom are all native, as are entertainment apps like Spotify, Prime, and Hulu. Even Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Vivaldi, Edge, and Brave are all on Arm now. That’s a good start, but there are still many apps that will have to be emulated on these latest Copilot Plus PCs, which is where Microsoft’s Prism emulator comes in.

Microsoft claims Prism is as efficient as Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation layer and can emulate apps twice as fast as the previous generation of Windows on Arm devices. I’ve been testing the Surface Laptop over the past week and haven’t run into the erratic behavior I saw on Microsoft’s previous emulator, which also impacted battery life on the Surface Pro X. But I also haven’t seen the dramatic improvements in emulated app performance that Microsoft promised.

Microsoft’s claims are difficult to test without comparing previous Arm-based devices. YouTuber Gary Explains did exactly that , comparing the x86 or x64 versions of Firefox, Cinebench R23, and HandBrake on a Surface Pro X without Prism and then with the latest Windows 11 24H2 update that includes Prism.

Gary Explains found that Prism gave a 10 percent performance improvement in Speedometer 3 running on Firefox, an 8 percent jump in Cinebench R23 single core, and a 4.5 percent improvement in Cinebench R23 multicore compared to the previous emulator. HandBrake performance also improved by 8 percent thanks to Prism.

In my own testing, I’ve found that Prism handles compatibility for non-native apps well, but the performance varies depending on the complexity of the app. ShareX, a screenshot tool, works fine using the Prism emulator, but it’s a lightweight app. iA Writer and Notion aren’t native, but they run well on these latest Snapdragon chips, too. Discord also performs a lot better than I’ve seen on Arm in the past, but there’s still some occasional stuttering and a slight lag navigating between servers.

For more heavyweight apps, Prism doesn’t bring the experience up to what you’d find on an Intel- or AMD-powered laptop. Adobe’s Premiere Pro running emulated was practically unusable for editing a 4K video on the Surface Laptop, which is probably why Adobe is now blocking the installation of the x64 version on Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors. An ARM64 version of Premiere Pro is planned for later this year.

Blender is another example of an emulated app with underwhelming performance. Blender doesn’t detect Qualcomm’s Adreno GPU, so everything hits the CPU instead. The performance for rendering projects is terrible as a result, with one test I performed taking more than 15 minutes to complete, compared to just over two minutes on a 13-inch MacBook Air M3. Blender will soon have a native ARM64 version, but I tested the early alpha copy, and it only marginally improved the results because it’s still not picking up the GPU correctly.

Intel has dominated the laptop GPU market with its integrated solutions for decades, so I suspect Qualcomm still needs to engage with developers of software like Blender to ensure apps are optimized for its GPUs. Blender illustrates that Microsoft’s Prism emulator can’t solve everything.

Speaking of GPUs, games also don’t “just work” on the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus, despite Qualcomm’s assurances. I didn’t make a big deal out of this for the Surface Laptop review because it’s not a gaming laptop, but gaming on Windows on Arm is disappointing right now. Shadow of the Tomb Raider kept crashing for me when I attempted to play, and most of the other games I tried just refused to launch. Fall Guys throws up an unsupported error, as does Halo Infinite . Destiny 2 didn’t even launch — no error, just a whole lot of nothing. Starfield did the same.

There aren’t many native Windows on Arm games, so Prism has its work cut out for it here. I managed to get Grand Theft Auto V working but with lots of frame stuttering. Cyberpunk 2077 also ran on the Surface Laptop 7th Edition but at around 26fps on average at low settings on 1080p resolution. The Witcher 3 , Baldur’s Gate 3 , Control , Rocket League , and Minecraft all worked out of the box, too.

The biggest issue here is that most anticheat services use kernel drivers that aren’t supported by emulation . BattlEye, a widely used anticheat service, is one of the rare exceptions that supports Windows on Arm, but it seems games like Destiny 2 that utilize this anticheat software will need to be updated to run properly here. Thankfully, there is a dedicated website that tracks which games are supported and run well. I’m not holding out much hope for Arm-powered gaming laptops anytime soon, though.

Another thing I’ve run into is apps just refusing to install. Google Drive is the big one here, as it throws up an error about the Windows architecture of Copilot Plus PCs not being supported. Google’s Drive app on Windows integrates into the shell much like Dropbox, which is something Microsoft didn’t originally support on Windows on Arm. There is, however, a native version of Dropbox that integrates into File Explorer, so hopefully Google is able to deliver a similar experience soon.

There are compatibility issues with external devices, too. I’ve seen reports about Brother printers and scanners not working well on Arm or simply that generic printer drivers don’t support all of the features you’d expect. There’s no easy quick fix for accessories that require driver support, and that’s only likely to come based on the sheer amount of people using these new Copilot Plus PCs. I’m less concerned about the driver issues here because I think most people will be able to plug in the type of accessories (webcams, printers, storage drives) you use on a laptop and have them up and running with the built-in drivers in Windows 11.

VPN apps are still an issue on Windows Arm, too. Bitdefender, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access don’t work. VPN developers use TAP and TUN virtual adapters and devices and need a signed driver from Microsoft to work correctly. Fortunately, Android Authority reports that VPN developers are working on ARM64 versions.

That’s encouraging because the last time I used Windows on Arm regularly in 2019 , I said, “Most of the apps I use on a daily basis haven’t been recompiled for ARM and probably never will be.” Now, it feels like app compatibility on Windows on Arm is changing on a daily basis, which is a scenario I wasn’t expecting to see five years ago.

While we’re in this transition point, you may need to use beta versions or download special builds of Windows apps that are ARM64 native — much like the macOS transition. That means the Windows Store versions of apps aren’t always ARM64, and you might be able to find the improved version on the web before the app store version is updated. That was the case initially with Slack earlier this month before the store version got updated.

For everything else, Microsoft does have some tools for power users that might improve app compatibility on Arm with existing unmodified x86 or x64 apps. There’s a program compatibility troubleshooter that can help enable or disable emulation settings, and you can also toggle these in the properties of an executable. You can control things like hybrid execution mode to force the use of x86-only binaries, disable floating point optimization that could impact performance, and much more. You can also modify how an emulated app uses multiple CPU cores, which might improve performance or compatibility in certain apps.

Ultimately, it’s down to app developers to focus on native ARM64 support for their apps. The sheer amount of native apps that are now available shows things are heading in the right direction. These new Qualcomm chips also provide the brute-force power to emulate apps a little better, alongside Microsoft’s Prism improvements. Day to day, I think most people won’t even run into app issues here because a lot of the key apps are already native or run well in emulation.

I’m confident a lot more ARM64 apps are still on the way. During my testing, benchmark tools and apps were updated to support ARM64, catching me by surprise. I’m willing to bet that we won’t be discussing Prism or emulated app performance as much in a year or two because native ARM64 apps will be as common as x64 apps are today after the transition from x86 began in the early 2000s. After 12 years of attempts to transition to Windows on Arm, it feels like Microsoft is finally about to succeed.

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