assistenz vom dienst

English translation: administrative assistant or assistant editor

06:58 Aug 30, 2001
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary
German term or phrase: assistenz vom dienst
It's a job title. My friend works at a magazine, and this is her new job.
I think her boss is the editor, but I'm not sure.
Stuart
English translation:administrative assistant or assistant editor
Explanation:
These are, of course, two different positions. If your friend works for an editor, but doesn't edit herself, then she is an 'administrative assistant.'
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shaun samson
Germany
Local time: 01:19
Grading comment
Thanks a lot.. that seems logical.
Quite a difficult one though, as I had little information.
Have a nice Autumn!
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Summary of answers provided
na +1administrative assistant or assistant editor
shaun samson
naService assistant
Poornima Iyengar
naDepartmental Assistant
Alexander Schleber (X)


  

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3 mins
Service assistant


Explanation:
HTH
-Poornima

Poornima Iyengar
Local time: 04:49
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 162
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12 mins
Departmental Assistant


Explanation:
Dienst = Service -> department


Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 01:19
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 2426
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13 mins peer agreement (net): +1
administrative assistant or assistant editor


Explanation:
These are, of course, two different positions. If your friend works for an editor, but doesn't edit herself, then she is an 'administrative assistant.'

shaun samson
Germany
Local time: 01:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 7
Grading comment
Thanks a lot.. that seems logical.
Quite a difficult one though, as I had little information.
Have a nice Autumn!

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agree  Roland Grefer
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