Translation & Localization Intern (EN>DE) (m/f/d) - Köln

Cologne, Germany · Full-time · Primarily on-site, with hybrid options · Paid internship · 3–6 months

Interested in how language skills, technology and human judgment come together in professional translation? Join Rheinschrift’s in-house translation team and gain practical experience translating and adapting English content for German-speaking audiences.

Whether you are studying translation, multilingual communication or a related subject, this internship offers the opportunity to develop your skills, learn professional workflows and explore your future in the language industry.

What you’ll do

• Translate, edit and proofread English-to-German content, with guidance from experienced translators.
• Research terminology and subject-specific information to produce accurate, consistent texts.
• Carry out linguistic quality checks, following client instructions and style guides.
• Work with CAT tools such as memoQ and Phrase, including translation memories and terminology databases.
• Use automated quality assurance tools and learn how to assess their findings alongside your own linguistic judgment.
• Learn to evaluate and post-edit machine-translated content, identifying issues with accuracy, terminology, style and context.

• Explore how language technology supports professional localisation workflows and where human expertise makes a difference.

   

What you bring

• You are enrolled in a degree programme in translation, multilingual communication, specialised communication, language technology or a related field and will remain enrolled throughout the internship.
• You have native-level German, excellent written communication skills and a strong command of English.
• You enjoy working closely with texts and researching unfamiliar topics.
• You are curious about CAT tools, machine translation and AI-assisted language workflows, and keen to develop the skills to evaluate their output critically.
• You work carefully, stay organised and are open to feedback.

• You are available full-time for three to six months, including an initial on-site learning period in our Cologne office.

   

Previous professional translation or language technology experience is not required. We value strong language skills, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

• A paid internship with practical experience on real translation projects.
• Guidance and constructive feedback from our in-house translators.
• The opportunity to build your skills in translation, terminology research and linguistic quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience with professional translation tools and technology-supported workflows.
• An introduction to working in an international language services company.
• The possibility of a hybrid arrangement once you have built a solid foundation in our tools and workflows. Our preference is on-site collaboration, particularly during the initial learning period.

• Potential opportunities to continue working with us during or after your studies, depending on mutual fit and available roles.

   

How to apply

Send your CV and a short introduction to jobs@rheinschrift.de, including your earliest start date, preferred duration and whether you are applying for a compulsory or voluntary internship.

Tell us what interests you about translation and localisation—we’d love to hear from you.