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, the impact of our advocacy efforts, and the recent statement on artificial intelligence. As we move to the future and take note of challenges we've overcome this year, we are grateful to our membership, volunteers, and leadership, and we look forward to 2024!

Show Notes:

• Translators Film: An ATA Roundtable: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/virtual-events/
• ATA Member Benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/
• ATA Statement on Artificial Intelligence: https://www.atanet.org/advocacy-outreach/ata-statement-on-artificial-intelligence/
• New Special Interest Groups (SIGs):
  • Financial Translators: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ft-sig-financial-translators/
  • Interpreters & Translators in Education: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/ite-sig-interpreters-translators-in-education/
  • Southeast Asian Languages: https://www.atanet.org/special-groups/seal-sig-southeast-asian-languages/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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 AI and large language models? How can human language skills be future-proofed and marketed today? What about in the near future? All of these questions and more are answered here in this episode of the ATA Podcast!

Show Notes:

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

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 joined ATA and became active members fairly early in their careers, and they both agree that it had a significant impact on their early success and where they are today.

In this special episode for ITD 2023, listen to find out:

• How Céline and Marco got into interpreting and translation.

• Why they attended ATA's Annual Conference the first time and their experience.

• How ATA has made a big impact on their freelance businesses.

• Andie and Matt's own ATA Annual Conference success stories.

Show Notes:

• Celebrate ITD: https://www.atanet.org/member-news/itd-2023/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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/interpreting do they do.
• When they joined ATA and why.
• Why they are running for ATA office.
• What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected?

The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections are:

President-elect Geoff Koby Meghan McCallum

Treasurer Robin Bonthrone Marian S. Greenfield

Secretary Eve Bodeux Jaime Russell

Director Yasmin Alkashef Analía Bogdan Jessie Liu Daniel Sebesta Robert Sette Chaowei Zhu

Show Notes:

• Candidate Statements: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/
• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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/interpreting do they do.
• When they joined ATA and why.
• Why they are running for ATA office.
• What is an area of ATA where they feel they can have the most impact if elected?

The slate of candidates for the 2023 elections are:

President-elect Geoff Koby Meghan McCallum

Treasurer Robin Bonthrone Marian S. Greenfield

Secretary Eve Bodeux Jaime Russell

Director Yasmin Alkashef Analía Bogdan Jessie Liu Daniel Sebesta Robert Sette Chaowei Zhu

Show Notes:

• Candidate Statements: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/board/elections/
• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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 University of Alicante's translation and interpreting program. She began translating in the late 1990s and pursued a postgraduate degree early in her career. Listen as she offers insights about how language postgraduate education has evolved in the 21st century and why it was so important for her. She also shares her insights about her experience specializing in audiovisual translation and expands on the type of skills and techniques that are important for working and growing in that area of concentration.

Show Notes:

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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 happening at the conference this year, and ATA Podcast Host Matt Baird and President-Elect and Conference Organizer Veronika Demichelis waste no time giving you the scoop on the latest updates for ATA64!

Even if you're a regular conference attendee, be sure to listen in and discover what awaits you in exciting Miami!

Show Notes:

• ATA64 Home: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/
• ATA64 Registration: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/registration/
• ATA64 Hotel: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/hotel/
• ATA64 AST Day: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/education/ast-day/
• ATA64 Conference Sessions: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/education/conference-sessions/

• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/
• AFTI ATA Membership Diversity Award: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/honors-awards-program/diversity-award/

• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Cris Silva | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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 about the ins and outs of culinary translation. You'll hear about his lengthy career as a food and beverage professional starting from his early days working in wine country all the way to managing global supply chain integrity for some major players and how he's now applying that knowledge as a language professional. Listen to the full episode today for some chuckles about restaurant menu translation errors!

Show Notes:

• Society of Wine Educators: https://societyofwineeducators.org/
• Wine and Spirits Educational Trust: https://www.wsetglobal.com/
• Court of Master Sommeliers: https://www.mastersommeliers.org/
• Cicerone Certification Program: https://www.cicerone.org/
• American Cheese Society: https://www.cheesesociety.org/
• Cider Association: https://ciderassociation.org/
• AulaSIC: https://www.aulasic.org/
• Lost in Translation? Why Conscientious Menu Language Matters: https://modernrestaurantmanagement.com/lost-in-translation-why-conscientious-menu-language-matters/

• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/
• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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 Chronicle: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-chronicle/
• Refer Friends to Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• Translating & Interpreting the Future: Empowering Professionals to Innovate and Thrive: https://www.atanet.org/event/translating-interpreting-the-future-empowering-professionals-to-innovate-and-thrive/

• Advocacy and Outreach: https://www.atanet.org/news/advocacy-and-outreach/
• Member Benefits: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/benefits-of-membership/
• Online Events: https://www.atanet.org/events/
• ATA Committees: https://www.atanet.org/about-us/committees/
• Become a Voting Member: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/become-a-voting-member/
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/

• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan

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 to learn how scams work and how to avoid them.

Show Notes:

• Professional Partnerships for Interpreters: https://www.atanet.org/event/professional-partnerships-for-interpreters/
• Mid-year Membership Rates: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• Preparing for ATA's Spanish>English Certification Exam: https://www.atanet.org/event/preparation-for-the-spanish-english-certification-exam/

• Next Level Blog - The Scammers' New Clothes: https://www.atanet.org/business-strategies/the-scammers-new-clothes/
• Scammers Don't Take Time Off: https://www.atanet.org/resources/scammers-dont-take-time-off/
• Don't Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals: https://www.atanet.org/event/dont-fall-for-it-scams-targeting-language-professionals/

• ATA Events Calendar: https://www.atanet.org/ata-events/
• ATA Socials: https://linkin.bio/americantranslatorsassn
• Join ATA: https://www.atanet.org/member-center/join-ata/
• ATA's 64th Annual Conference in Miami: https://www.atanet.org/ata64/
• The ATA Podcast Archive: https://www.atanet.org/news/the-ata-podcast/

Please send comments, questions, or requests about this podcast to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

Audio Production: Derek Platts | Announcements: Andie Ho | Technical Support: Trenton Morgan