Translator
Translators convert written materials from one language into another, maintaining meaning and tone.
Competition Forecast
Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.
Workers Leaving This Role
Localization Manager
High - post-editing becoming standard
6-9 months - AI language skills differentiate
68K (84% expect demand decline - 2025 Survey) workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.
Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.
Urgency Indicators
How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)
Change in job postings over recent years
Estimated time until significant automation
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Why This Job Is At Risk
Neural machine translation achieves near-human quality
Real-time translation in video calls
AI handles technical and business documents
Post-editing AI output is faster than full translation
Career Transitions
Safe career paths based on your existing skills
Localization Manager
25%Skills to Learn
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AI Language Specialist
15%Skills to Learn
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