Watch “A Day in the Life” of some very interesting people!
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SEASON 1
WATCH EPISODE 6: A Day in the Life of a Language Lover
Jost Zetzsche, Translator and Author
A translator and author, Jost is an expert on Chinese history and language and has written several books, translator resources, and a popular newsletter. In this interview, Jost tells his lifelong story as a language lover and his newly published book, Characters with Character.
WATCH EPISODE 5: A Day in the Life of a High-Level Interpreter
Maria-Letiția Chiculiță, High-Level Interpreter
In this interview, Maria gives fascinating stories from within the interpreter’s booth, how she felt the calling to become an interpreter, and a few celebrities she’d interpreted for including Michael Bolton, Ethan Hawke, and Greece’s Eurovision star!
WATCH EPISODE 4: A Day in the Life of a Global UX Researcher
Alberto Ferreira, Global UX Researcher
UX professionals know that visual design, interaction design, accessibility, and usability affect user experience. But in the quest of user experience for all, do they take global cultures and languages into consideration? Even though global market success is highly desirable, the “global” part of the design is many times overlooked. In this interview, Alberto describes how the Multicultural User Experience is an important step to a truly global product strategy.
WATCH EPISODE 3: A Day in the Life of a Movie Translator
Maria-Letiția Chiculiță, Movie Translator
Maria, an amazingly prolific translator/interpreter, has spent over 20 years in the field and in this interview recounts (with lively details) what it’s like to translate movies including Netflix and Romania’s TV channels. The best part, the captivating stories about the wild world of simultaneous interpreting!
WATCH EPISODE 2: Q&A – Localization Project Manager at Netflix
Zak Haitkin, Localization Project Manager
Part 2 video, the Q&A session. Zak answers questions from the audience, recounts his career, and a Day in the Life of a Localization Project Manager at Netflix.
WATCH EPISODE 1: A Day in the Life of a
Localization Project Manager at Netflix
Zak Haitkin, Localization Project Manager
Part 1 video, the interview. Zak has advocated integrating languages as a driving force for growth during his former roles at Lyft. In this video, he takes the stage in the first interview since joining Netflix as a Localization Project Manager and shares how his journey, past challenges, and passion for languages moved him into a successful new role.