A translator is a person who renders messages and meaning of text, film, or other material from one language to another. (Not to be confused with an interpreter who works with spoken word.) There are specializations in translation much like interpretation, and depending on which you want to specialize will influence your steps for pursuing a career as a translator. It’s important to note that being a translator requires professional training; simply knowing languages isn’t enough. A few associations one can access for more resources are American Translators Association (ATA), American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI), Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs/International Federation of Translators, The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) .