Elias Zaarour
@eliaszaarour
Multilingual translator and subtitler specializing in Arabic, English, and French.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I’m a multilingual translator and linguist specializing in Arabic, English, and French, turning complex legal, academic, and professional content into clear, accurate, culturally appropriate language.
With hands-on experience in translation, subtitling, transcription, and copywriting, I’ve delivered work aligned with international subtitling standards (Netflix, NBC) and collaborated through platforms such as TED Translators.
I combine strict quality assurance with terminology precision—especially in sworn and legal translation workflows—while continuously upskilling in AI-assisted translation, localization workflows, and CAT tool practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Linguist & Subtitler
TED Translators
Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)
Translated and subtitled TED Talks, adapting content across cultures while maintaining clarity and accuracy. Worked in TED Translators’ collaborative platform and followed strict quality standards.
Freelance Translator
Freelance
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Provided translations for academic, professional, and general content with a focus on linguistic accuracy and terminological consistency. Delivered client-tailored translations with culturally relevant phrasing and clear communication.
Legal Translation Intern (Sworn)
Wafaa Semaan’s Translation Office
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)
Supported sworn legal translation of official documents including contracts, certificates, affidavits, and legal correspondence. Translated between Arabic, English, and French with strict attention to legal terminology and accuracy.
Subtitling & Transcription Intern
International Academy for Translation and Training
Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)
Completed an intensive subtitling program focused on audiovisual translation. Translated and subtitled documentaries, interviews, and entertainment content using Netflix and NBC subtitle standards for timing, formatting, readability, and localization compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
Graduate (Modern Languages & Translation), Modern Languages & Translation
2023 - 2026
Pursuing a graduate program in Modern Languages & Translation with coursework in translation, interpretation, linguistics, and language studies.
Amchit Official High School
High School (Life Science), Life Science
2016 - 2023
Completed high school studies with a Life Science (LS) focus.
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Location
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