The ATA Podcast
The ATA Podcast is produced by the American Translators Association, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the translation and interpreting professions. The podcast covers topics relevant to translators and interpreters, including professional development, industry trends, and best practices. It aims to support the growth and success of language professionals.
Episodes
E117: What is the International Federation of Translators (FIT)?
In this episode of the ATA Podcast, Andie Ho brings on Ted Wozniak to talk about the International Federation of Translators (FIT). FIT is an association of translation associations with global representation through their regional centres, and Ted explains how this relates to ATA and our members. From education to celebration, FIT supports the professions by hosting congress events, online educa
E116: Get to Know the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI)
Preserving the past, supporting the present, and promoting the future of the translation and interpreting professions--That's the mission of the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI)! Since 1997, AFTI has served as the charitable arm of the American Translators Association. It is smaller in size and scope than ATA, so members and non-members may be unaware of the immense b
E115: ASTM Standards on Language Services Explained
Standards are a way to signal to the world that you care about the quality of your work and product, and it is up to us to set and encourage best practices in a given profession. When clients can't easily judge the quality of the services they purchase, they turn to standards to help gauge it. In this episode of the ATA Podcast, ASTM subcommittee chair and ATA member Steve Lank discusses the orig
E114: Making Community with Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
The ever-changing landscape of working as a language professional prompts translators and interpreters to lean into unique areas and specialties. ATA offers a way to build communities around these interests in the form of officially recognized Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Similar to divisions, SIGs are a convenient way to provide ATA members the opportunity to build, connect, and grow with oth
E113: The Ins and Outs of ATA Certification
Are you interested in taking the ATA certification exam? Want to know what to expect and how it works? In this episode, ATA Podcast host Adam Sachs interviews Elias Shakkour, co-deputy chair of ATA's Certification Committee, to understand the ins and outs of ATA certification. Elias shares insights into the certification program and also explains how it works, how to prepare, how it's graded, and
E112: Executive Order 14224 Explained with Dr. Bill Rivers
On March 1, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States and revoking EO 13166, an executive order from 2000 aimed at improving language access. On this episode of the ATA Podcast, co-host Adam Sachs questions Dr. Bill Rivers on the order, its effects on language access, and how it affects language services providers. Dr. Rive
E111: The 2025 ATA Halftime Show
Join ATA Podcast co-host Adam Sachs as he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby and ATA President-Elect Andy Benzo about ATA's standout accomplishments this year and what we can expect in the months to come! From reviewing ATA's recent advocacy efforts to how the upcoming ATA Annual Conference is shaping up, you'll get an all-around view of ATA's full 2025 agenda. Insights from the ATA leaders in th
E110: ATA's New Guides to Buying Translation and Interpreting Services
In this episode of the ATA Podcast, Adam Sachs connects with Eve Bodeux and Jamie Hartz to explore ATA's newly published Guide to Buying Translation Services and Guide to Buying Interpreting Services. Whether you are seeking professional language services or are a practicing translator, interpreter, or agency, these guides are invaluable reference tools to show you what working with a language se
E109: Organizing a Local ATA Event
Did you know the joy of gathering with other language professionals isn't reserved exclusively for ATA's Annual Conference? Getting involved locally can be a wholesome and inexpensive way to connect with your community, expand your network, and form new partnerships. On this episode of the ATA Podcast, German Language Division administrator Karen Leube describes how and why the group's initial lu
E108: Rediscover ATA's Member Benefits
In this first ATA Podcast episode of 2025, Andie Ho revisits Membership Committee chair Tony Guerra to talk about all the ongoing, new, and unknown benefits of ATA membership! For new members and veteran ones, Tony does a deep dive into ATA's benefits that keep you abreast in the industry, progressing in your profession, and connected with your ATA community. Even if you know about all of these be
E107: 2024 Year in Review
There were a lot of big changes to the Association this year, making it a year of transition in more ways than one! Listen in for Matt Baird's final episode as the ATA Podcast host where he interviews ATA President Geoff Koby to look back on all that happened in 2024 and to set our eyes on exciting things planned for 2025. This year, Geoff found himself unexpectedly and prematurely in the role o
E106: Inside Specialization - Interpreting with Technology
On this episode of the ATA Podcast's Inside Specialization series, Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak of ATA's Language Technology Division interview Dieter Runge, co-founder of Boostlingo. Listen in as Dieter, Bridget, and Daniel discuss the role of professional organizations in the interpreting profession. Dieter mentions that technology upskilling is a fact of life for our industry, like most ot
E105: ATA 2024 Elections - Meet the Candidates
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 65th Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 30–November 2, 2024, to elect the following: President-Elect (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year). Director (three regular positions, each for a three-year term). Director (one unexpired position to be filled for a remaining term of one year
E104: Inside Specialization – Corporate and Internal Communications
In the language professions, there is the contradiction to be both regional experts and citizens of the world in needing to share a message with multiple divergent entities. These identities are crucial for multinational companies whose communications can be very time-sensitive and have major implications on everything they do. For this reason, it's important to have a trusted and experienced tr
E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation
When it comes to healthcare, not everyone considers the uniqueness of dentistry in terms of the training and expertise it requires from dentists and hygienists. This distinction manifests itself through the language used in the field, which requires careful research and attention to translate effectively. As well, dentistry tends to be on the forefront of medical advancements, meaning new treatme
E102: ATA's Honors and Awards Program
ATA presents annual and biennial awards to encourage, reward, and publicize outstanding work done by both seasoned professionals and students of our craft. ATA recognizes our colleagues who, through their daily work, volunteer activities, and careers exemplify the qualities that define excellence in our field or who have made a significant impact on the profession of translation and interpreting.
E101: Inside Specialization – Veterinary Translation
Medical translation is a large umbrella, and it's important to not overlook the many specialized, unique fields that stem from it! One of them is the important type of medical translation that deals not with human patients, but with our beloved small and large animals: veterinary translation. In this episode of Inside Specialization, we hear from Veronica Leibaschoff, who started out as a vete
E100: ATA's Mastermind Program: An Inside Look
Without a mentor, how do you expect to change and grow as a professional? That's where ATA's Mastermind Program comes in! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. ATA's Mastermind Program offers peer-bas
E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting
Sports recreation and entertainment remains a field that unites the world, and the emergence of new video technology and streaming has only made people more able to follow and enjoy the sports they love. With increased access comes an increased need for sports interpreting to allow more audiences to connect and understand what they are watching. Hear from one of those sports interpreters on this
E98: ATA Membership and You
Join ATA Podcast co-host Andie Ho as she interviews Tony Guerra, chair of the ATA Membership Committee, about all the benefits that can come from ATA membership! Whether you're a veteran linguist or just starting out in the field, this episode covers the major impact that ATA can have on your career, your sense of community, and how you grow as a T&I professional. We know joining a professional
E97: Inside Specialization – Beauty and Cosmetic Translation
Do you know the difference between moisturizing and hydrating? In this Inside Specialization interview, we hear from Berenice Font, who has specialized in the beauty and cosmetic industry for more than 15 years as a translator, transcreator, copywriter, editor, and consultant. She tells us about what makes this line of specialization exciting, fun, and interesting; what kind of opportunities are
E96: 2023 State of the Association
In this episode of the ATA Podcast, we talk to new ATA President Veronika Demichelis and revisit this year of transition for ATA. Listen in as Host Matt Baird asks Veronika about changes in ATA--like membership, the work of our volunteers, the ATA Board, our committees, ATA headquarters, and where ATA currently stands. Among other things overviewing 2023, you'll also hear about ATA financially,
E95: Inside Specialization – Opportunities in the Era of AI
Where do linguists fit in the current era of artificial intelligence? In this ATA Podcast episode of Inside Specialization, Daniel Sebesta, ATA's Language Technology Division (LTD) administrator, and Bridget Hylak, LTD assistant administrator, interview Konstantin Dranch, co-founder of Custom.MT, on a variety of topics surrounding machine translation and AI. What are the added value of generative
E94: How ATA Can Benefit Your Career
This year for International Translation Day, Matt Baird and Andie Ho co-host the podcast for the first time to spotlight the importance of joining professional translation and interpreting associations. This episode's guests, Céline Browning and Marco Díaz, are great examples! Why? Although Céline and Marco have followed completely different career paths, they both have one thing in common: They j
E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 2)
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term. In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn: Where they are based and what kind of translation/in
E93: ATA 2023 Elections - Meet the Candidates (Part 1)
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections at the upcoming ATA 64th Annual Conference in Miami, Florida (October 25-28, 2023) to elect a president-elect, secretary, and treasurer for a two-year term, as well as three directors for a three-year term. In this podcast, each candidate gets a chance to introduce themselves. Listen to learn: Where they are based and what kind of translation/in
E92: Inside Specialization – Audiovisual Translation with a PhD
Are you at a crossroads in your career as a linguist? Are you thinking about postgraduate education in translation? Do you thrive on learning the ins and outs of a craft from experts in the field? These are all questions to consider as you strive to build a stronger professional profile and expertise as a translator. In this episode, we interview ATA member Angélica Ramírez, a PhD alumna of the
E91: ATA's 64th Annual Conference Preview
It's that time of year again – ATA's Annual Conference (October 25-28) is right around the corner! Whether you work as a professional translator or interpreter, or inspire to be one, this event is made for you! And if you run a translation business or develop language-related software, you won't want to miss one of the industry's biggest events. There are a lot of new and interesting things happ
E90: Inside Specialization – Food and Wine Translation
Planning for a vacation or special occasion? Want a break from making dinner? Or maybe you're trying to cook a great meal at home? Eating and drinking makes up the rhythm of our days no matter where we are, and there are plenty of written descriptions across industries to help us eat and drink better and happier. In this episode, we interview ATA member and food and wine translator Adam Sachs abo
E89: The 2023 ATA Halftime Show
In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-host Andie Ho speaks with ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo and President-Elect Veronika Demichelis about ATA's accomplishments so far this year and what they're looking forward to in the rest of 2023. For a great overview of all things ATA and all things to come within the Association, be sure to give this episode a listen! Show Notes: The ATA Chronicl
E88: Scams
In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with Carola F. Berger, PhD, CT about scam types and what scammers are after, such as your information or your money. Carola has helped ATA and language professionals stay knowledgeable and aware regarding scams over the years as they've evolved. Scamming is an ever-present concern for freelance translators and interpreters. Make it your business
E87: AFTI Scholarship Recipient
The American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) offers a limited number of $500 scholarships to students/recent graduates of translation or interpreting studies programs or related fields to help defray the cost of attending ATA's Annual Conference. In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with Halla Bearden, 2022 AFTI First-Time ATA Conference Attendance Scholarsh
E86: Advocacy Committee Updates
Advocacy for T&I professions is one of the main reasons that ATA exists and a main benefit for our members. The Advocacy Committee was established to advise the Board of Directors on policy and legislative issues affecting translation, interpreting, and related fields. In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with Ben Karl, Chair of ATA's Advocacy Committee. Ben covers all facets o
E85: ATA Certification Exam: What You Need to Succeed
Thinking about taking the ATA Certification Exam? Failed the practice text and wondering what to do now? Then this podcast is for you! In this episode, ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird speaks with David Stephenson, Chair of ATA's Certification Committee. David shares insights into the practice test, explains what you should do with the results, and provides a long list of ways to prepare for the ex
E84: New Virtual Conference about Interpreting and Translating the Future
Do machine translation and artificial intelligence have you feeling like your "system" needs an upgrade? Up your game by attending ATA's one-day virtual conference "Translating and Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive" on Saturday, May 20. In this episode, ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho speaks with conference organizers, Robert Sette and Andy Benzo, to find out m
E83: The ATA Mentoring Program
How can ATA help you improve your business practices? Grow your income? Expand into a new specialization? Market to direct clients? It's called the ATA Mentoring Program, and it's a fantastic benefit of your ATA membership! Take a minute to listen in and learn more as The ATA Podcast Co-Host Andie Ho sits down with the program's co-chair Tony Guerra. From how to apply and who can apply to what t
E82: Inside Specialization-Medical Translation
If helping other people is important to your job satisfaction, then medical translation should be at the top of your list of potential specializations. But wait…don't you have to be a medical professional to enter this field? No, not necessarily, says ATA member and medical translator Danielle Maxson. Danielle recently sat down with ATA member and podcast host María Baker for Episode 82 of Ins
E81: Introducing ATA's New Executive Director
Ninety days after her introduction at ATA63, ATA's new executive director, Kelli Baxter, sat down with Podcast Host Matt Baird for a quick check on how it's going. Listen in to Episode 81 for Kelli's first impressions of ATA and its members, a snapshot of where she's been in her career, and why she thinks the future is about making the T&I industry more visible. Listeners will also learn about pla
E80: Inside Specialization-Machine Translation and Post Editing
It's time to talk about the future of machine translation (MT) and post-editing. No doubt we've come a long way since rule-based and statistical MT. Where are we now, and is there a career to be had here? Listen in as Daniel Šebesta, assistant administrator of ATA's Language Technology Division, talks to Arle Lommel, a senior analyst at CSA Research, about the good, the bad, and the ugly in MT, po
E80: Inside Specialization-Machine Translation and Post Editing
It's time to talk about the future of machine translation (MT) and post-editing. No doubt we've come a long way since rule-based and statistical MT. Where are we now, and is there a career to be had here? Listen in as Daniel Šebesta, assistant administrator of ATA's Language Technology Division, talks to Arle Lommel, a senior analyst at CSA Research, about the good, the bad, and the ugly in MT, po
E79: The State of the Association
The pandemic years changed the business world—and the translation and interpreting industry—in ways we never imagined. As we head into 2023, it's time to take stock of where ATA stands in support of members and the community at large in the new normal. Listen in as ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo sits down with Host Matt Baird to outline the work done by the ATA Board, committees, and volu
E79: The State of the Association
The pandemic years changed the business world—and the translation and interpreting industry—in ways we never imagined. As we head into 2023, it's time to take stock of where ATA stands in support of members and the community at large in the new normal. Listen in as ATA President Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo sits down with Host Matt Baird to outline the work done by the ATA Board, committees, and volu
E78: ATA 2022 Elections--Meet the Candidates
The slate is set, the candidates are ready, and the opportunity to learn more about who's running for the ATA Board is right here in front of you! In Episode 78 of The ATA Podcast, Host Matt Baird asks the candidates running for Director positions about the T&I work they do, why they joined ATA, why they are running for office, and what is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impa
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
Happy International Translation Day 2022 from ATA!
Why not make today about sharing the importance of what you do? We'll help with this repeat of Episode 37 of The ATA Podcast from 2019. Listen in as Host Matt Baird and Judy Jenner—a veteran translator and interpreter, author, and ATA Spokesperson—provide an inside look at the translation and interpreting professions, including why this work is so vital in today's global village. #ataitd2022 #inte
E77: Inside Specialization—Editing, Proofreading, and Copyediting
While every translator needs editing and proofreading skills, you have to have a passion for it and be a true grammar nerd to make this your specialty—and that fits translator Eve Bodeux to a tee. Learn the skills required, the only reason behind every change in the text, and why technology hasn't replaced humans in the editing, proofreading, and copyediting process when she sits down to talk with
E76: ATA's 63rd Annual Conference Preview
Over 160 educational sessions, 15 Advanced Skills and Training Day (AST) courses, 30 subject- and language-specific tracks, industry leaders from around the world, and 1,500 translators, interpreters, students, educators, project managers, and language company owners—what more can you say about ATA's 63rd Annual Conference? Find out as ATA President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichel
E76: ATA's 63rd Annual Conference Preview
Over 160 educational sessions, 15 Advanced Skills and Training Day (AST) courses, 30 subject- and language-specific tracks, industry leaders from around the world, and 1,500 translators, interpreters, students, educators, project managers, and language company owners—what more can you say about ATA's 63rd Annual Conference? Find out as ATA President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichel
E75: Inside Specialization—Interpreting for Spiritual Care in Health Care Settings
We interpret in many areas where we don't agree with the speaker, and we think nothing of it. We recognize the specialty, build the resources, and train to become fluent in the details. Why, then, do we not do the same for spiritual care? Join Tatiana Cestari and Anne Connor in this episode of ATA's Inside Specialization series for a discussion of this overlooked specialty. You'll learn how medici
E74: The ATA Certification Exam On Demand
The ATA certification exam is now available online and on demand, and Certification Committee Chair David Stephenson is here to tell you all about it. In Episode 74, David explains to Podcast Host Matt Baird how "on demand" works, from payment to scheduling to security with real time monitoring and recording. And don't miss this—David also reveals the top reasons people fail and the best way to pr
E73: Inside Specialization-Legal Translation
This is not another lawyer-turned-translator story, which just goes to show that there's more than one way to become a legal translator! In this episode of Inside Specialization, lawyer-linguist Paula Arturo tells ATA member Daniel Sebesta about the role passion plays in the decision to become a legal translator and why how much you're willing to learn is key to becoming one of the best. You'll al
E72: Inside Specialization-International Trade Translation
Amanda Williams will be the first to tell you that her entry into international trade translation was through the "school of hard knocks"—and she loved every minute of it! Tune in to this episode of Inside Specialization to hear Amanda explain her job to guest host Andie Ho. From port contracts and technology to customs, inventory, logistics, and warehouse automation, it's way more than bills of l
E71: Inside Specialization-Audiovisual Translation
After more than 6,000 program hours of video, film, and TV, Deborah Wexler has plenty of insight and advice to offer translators interested in audiovisual translation. From the value of networking to the fatal mistake of not seeing the career ladder to the secrets of macros, shortcuts, and typing speed, Deborah's interview with the Professional Development Committee's Deputy Chair Charo Welle is n
E69: Inside Specialization-Video Game Localization
Even if you're not a gamer, video game localization sounds like fun, right? But is it really? Find out in this interview with top video game localizer Marina Ilari, who talked with ATA member Charo Welle about how she found her niche, the challenges of living in "other worlds," and the best ways to gain enough experience to break into the specialty.
E70: American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation
Everyone loves a backstory. And the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation—or AFTI for short—has one that few people know. So stop and listen to Episode 70 of The ATA Podcast as AFTI Board President Geoff Koby sits down with Host Matt Baird to talk about the foundation's beginnings, its current day focus on student scholarships and T&I awards, and how your donation can make a diffe
E68: Inside Specialization-Medical Interpreting
So often medical interpreters make the job look easy, and yet it's anything but. There's the constant challenge of new terminology, the administrative procedures of different healthcare settings, and the stress of life and death situations—not to mention actually interpreting the patient-provider encounter itself. Join guest host Anne Connor in Episode 68 of The ATA Podcast to learn more about the
E67: Inside Specialization-Diplomatic Translation
Can a specialization that is broad in subject matter still be a niche market? If you're talking about diplomatic translation, then the answer is absolutely yes! In this episode of Inside Specialization, Joseph Mazza, chief of the Office of Language Services' Translating Division at the U.S. Department of State, explains the tremendous variety of content, text types, and tasks this work involves, i
E66: Meet the Candidates in ATA's 2021 Elections (Director positions)
The slate is set, the candidates are ready, and the opportunity to learn more about who's running for the Board is right here in front of you! In Episode 66 of The ATA Podcast, Host Matt Baird asks the candidates running for Director positions about the T&I work they do, why they joined ATA, and what skills and vision they will bring to their position on the Board. Be sure to catch the first part
E66: Meet the Candidates in ATA's 2021 Elections (Officer positions)
The slate is set, the candidates are ready, and the opportunity to learn more about who's running for the Board is right here in front of you! In Episode 66 of The ATA Podcast, Host Matt Baird asks the candidates running for officer positions about the T&I work they do, why they joined ATA, and what skills and vision they will bring to their position on the Board. Be sure to catch the second part
E65: Inside Specialization-Translating Sustainability
Sustainability and waste management are currently hot topics, but back in 2001, when Abigail Dahlberg began her translation career, they were a bit off the beaten path. Now 20 years into this translation specialty, Abigail joins Inside Specialization Host Andie Ho for a look at careers in this "still very much a niche" market. From the kinds of jobs available and the impact of machine translation
E64: ATA's 62nd Annual Conference
No matter what your language or specialty, whether you are a veteran conference-goer or a first-timer, you'll walk away from ATA's 62nd Annual Conference with practical and realistic ways to build, manage, and grow your business. In Episode 64, you'll find out more about this opportunity to learn how to get better at what you do. Host Matt Baird speaks with ATA President-Elect and ATA62 Conference
E63: Inside Specialization-Conference Interpreting
From the outside looking in, a career as a conference interpreter can often seem glamorous. Perhaps it's the travel and nights in hotels around the world. Or maybe it's the sense of being part of an exclusive community of interpreters working at high-stakes meetings. It might also be the fact that conference interpreters tend to be paid more. Episode 63 of The ATA Podcast is your chance to find ou
E62: From Classroom to the Real World
As many in the U.S. gear up to head back to school, Episode 62 of The ATA Podcast steps away from association activities to examine translation and interpreting education. Guest Host Michael Schubert interviews ATA members Alaina Brandt and Jamie Hartz to discover how well their T&I courses prepared them for the transition to careers, what they wish they had known before they graduated, and what o
E61: Inside Specialization-Technical Translator
What's it like to work as a highly specialized technical translator in a hard science? In our fourth Inside Specialization podcast, Host Veronika Demichelis talks with Karen Tkaczyk about how her career literally took off in a matter of months, what kinds of jobs she takes on, and what keeps her going. You'll also learn about some of the basic traits technical translators share, the need to invest
E60: ATA Halftime Show
Did you hear about ATA's new e-book Guide to Starting Out as a Translator? Will the ATA62 conference be virtual this year? Is it true that ATA's certification exam can now be taken online? How does the new ATA website help members make more of their membership? Why is it never too late to attend an ATA membership orientation session? Why did the number of ATA webinars double this year? And what is
E59: Inside Specialization-Educational Interpreting and Translation
In this third edition of ATA's Inside Specialization series, we're talking about the often-overlooked field of educational interpreting and translation. Katharine Allen and Natalia Abarca describe the broad range and diversity of the specialization, the skills interpreters and translators need to work in the field, and the satisfaction that comes from doing work that makes such a difference in peo
E58: ATA Advocacy
Educating government officials and the public about the role of translators, interpreters, and language access in our society is a central part of ATA's mission to be "The Voice of Interpreters and Translators." These efforts are led in part by ATA's Advocacy Committee. In Episode 58, Host Matt Baird speaks with ATA Board Director and Advocacy Committee Chair Lorena Ortiz Schneider about the commi
E57: Inside Specialization-International Development
In the second Inside Specialization podcast, Host Veronika Demichelis interviews ATA Past President Corinne McKay and current ATA Director Meghan Konkol about translating in the international development market. You'll learn that it's not all the pro bono work you might have thought it was—in fact, just the opposite. You'll also hear about the types of translation work you can expect, the interest
E56: ATA Honors and Awards Program
ATA has been in the business of acknowledging outstanding service and professional distinction in the translation and interpreting fields since 1964 when it awarded its first Alexander Gode Medal. By recognizing colleagues who, through their daily work, volunteer activities, and careers exemplify the qualities that define excellence in our industry, the association not only salutes their achieveme
E55: Inside Specialization - Court Interpreting
Welcome to "Inside Specialization, an all-new series on specialization and diversification developed in collaboration with ATA's Professional Development Committee! In this first episode, Professional Development Committee Chair Veronika Demichelis sat down with Judy Jenner, an ATA spokesperson and federally certified Spanish interpreter, to find out what it's like to be a court interpreter—from
E54: ATA's Professional Development Program
If you have read ATA Newsbriefs or The ATA Chronicle, followed ATA on social media, or opened one of ATA's email broadcasts, then you're probably aware of ATA's Professional Development Committee (PDC). Charged with developing continuing education for translators and interpreters—members and non-members alike—this group of hard-working volunteers has picked up the pace to offer more than 50 webina
E53: How ATA's Socially Distanced School Outreach Works
Schools may be closed, but ATA's School Outreach Program is going strong—in fact, even better! Listen in to Episode 53 of The ATA Podcast as host Matt Bair interviews Meghan Konkol, coordinator of ATA's School Outreach Program, and Molly Yurick, deputy chair of ATA's Public Relations Committee, to find out how the program has adapted to social distancing. Along the way, Meghan and Molly discuss th
E52: ATA 2020 Year In Review
How did ATA do in 2020? In Episode 52, ATA President Ted Wozniak and President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo tell Matt Baird, host of The ATA Podcast, how 2020 became the "year of the ATA volunteer." From membership to advocacy, from professional development to honors and awards, ATA members pulled together to make things happen for their colleagues. And both Ted and Madalena say there's a lot m
E51: The New ATA Mastermind Program
Most translators and interpreters go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. Enter ATA's new Mastermind Program! What Are ATA's Mastermind Groups? • Introducing ATA's Mastermind Program • ATA Mastermind Program Registration • ATA Mentoring
E50: International Translation Day 2020--An Interview with Nick Hartmann
To celebrate International Translation Day 2020, Podcast Host Matt Baird interviewed ATA Past President Nick Hartmann for a look back at his career and the translation and interpreting industry—from the days of fax machines and modems in the early 1980s to the current age of specialization and machine translation. Nick also talks about ATA's own story and his experiences in the Association, includ
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