Interpreters and translators typically do the following:
Convert concepts in the source language to equivalent concepts in the target language
Compile information, such as technical terms used in legal settings, into glossaries and terminology databases to be used in translations
Speak, read, and write fluently in at least two languages, including English and one or more others
Relay the style and tone of the original language
Manage work schedules to meet deadlines
Render spoken messages accurately, quickly, and clearly