Translation agencies. Commercial and industrial organisations, such as manufacturers. Local, national and international governments and bodies such as the United Nations. Other public sector bodies, such as NHS trusts. Many translators are freelancers or work for agencies. Vacancies are advertised by careers se....reading and researching documents, terminology and linguistic styles reproducing text accurately in different languages, often using specialist software. Translation tends to be from a ‘source language’ (a language that’s not your native tongue) into your ‘target language’ (your mother tongue) ensuring translated material is suitable for the intended readers consulting experts developing contacts and building relationships with clients managing projects.