Suprabha N K
📧 Email:
[email protected]
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Professional Summary – Kannada
Linguist | Translator | Content Writer
A highly skilled and dedicated Kannada Linguist
with extensive experience as a freelance translator, writer, subtitler, and
reviewer, offering both on-site and off-site language services.
Specialized in translating content across diverse
domains including medicine, life sciences, social science, commerce,
entertainment, academia, science, law, information technology, and banking.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Science, with strong
command over translating life science, health, and Ayurvedic content. Adept at
writing health-related articles and translating documents for Ayurvedic
practitioners.
Experienced in corporate law translation and
providing linguistic services for reputed firms such as TCS and NSEIT, focusing
on question paper translations and reviews.
Proficient in industry-standard translation tools
such as Smartcat, ATMS, memoQ, Smartling, and Prabandhak. Substantial
experience in video content translation and subtitling; notable work includes
serving as a Kannada subtitler/reviewer for Amazon Prime Video.
Background in media and journalism, having authored
numerous news articles and reports on socio-political issues, entertainment,
and international affairs, along with conducting in-depth interviews. Developed
sharp editorial, writing, and translation skills adaptable to a wide range of
content requirements.
Poised to deliver high-quality, deadline-driven
language solutions, backed by a consistent record of excellence and
domain-specific expertise.
Thanking you, Yours Sincerely,
Date: 09/07/2025 Suprabha N K
Curriculum Vitae,
Suprabha N K
E-mail:
[email protected]
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CONTACT ADDRESS
Suprabha NK
181, 2nd cross Jakkasandra extention,
1st G Main, 1st Block
Koramangala- 34
Work
Experience:
Freelance Writer, Reviewer, Interpreter & Translator
Languages: English > Kannada | Hindi > Kannada
Independent Professional | 2005 – Present
- Over 20 years of experience as a professional
translator and interpreter. - Qualified and published Kannada writer with
strong command over literary and professional writing. - Expertise in translating content from English
and Hindi to Kannada, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance. - Provide services as a content reviewer and
language consultant for diverse projects.
Suprabha N K – Media Professional | Journalist | Editor |
Translator
Experienced and versatile translator
with over a two decade of expertise in English–Kannada translation across
domains including Banking, Legal, IT, Medical, Automotive, Academics, and
Entertainment. Skilled in on-site and remote translation, subtitling,
localization, content review, and transcription.
Domain Expertise:
- Medical
& Science: With a B.Sc. degree, translated life science and health
content, including medical books, Ayurvedic articles, and survey
documents. - Legal:
Ongoing collaboration with the High Court of Karnataka; translation of
judgment files, legal documents, and corporate law content. - Banking:
Translated content for Punjab National Bank, RBL Bank, and various
cooperative banks via BVM Languages. - IT
& E-commerce: Regular projects with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google;
translated technical manuals, privacy policies, and agreements. - Automotive:
On-site translator for Daimler (4+ years); translated manuals and
marketing content for Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai. - Academics
& Exams: On-site question paper translation/review for Azim premji university, TCS, NSEIT, Chandraprabhu Printing Press (Delhi), handling competitive exams
and IAS workbooks.
Multimedia & Creative Content:
- Subtitler
and reviewer for Kannada projects on Amazon Prime. - Translated
video content including socio-political surveys and media projects. - Engaged
in game localization for companies like Jio and Uber for MS languages. - Translated
fiction, non-fiction, essays, and biographies (e.g., Live in Bangalore).
Corporate Website Localization:
- Projects
for HP, Reliance, Sahara, Microsoft, and others. - Specialized
in corporate law, privacy policies, and commercial content.
Agency Collaborations:
- Worked
with agencies like TCS, NSEIT, Daimler, Moravia, WordBank, Andovar, Somya, Keypoint, Swan
Innovation, Two-Hats, GGS Info, Icecat, and more.
Strengths: Accurate, domain-aware
translations, fast turnaround, experience in high-stakes projects, and
long-term client collaboration
Media Professional Summary
Experienced journalist with over 20 years in news editing, reporting,
translation, and content coordination across digital, print, and multimedia
platforms. Proven track record in national news, science communication,
culture, current affairs, and editorial management.
Work Experience
Chief Sub-Editor, Eedina News Website
Jan 2022 – May 2023
- Managed the general news desk, coordinated
national news coverage. - Oversaw content planning, copy editing, and
assignment of stories. - Conducted interviews and authored special
features. - Byline: Eedina articles
Freelance Contributor, Karavali Ale Daily
Ongoing
- Write regularly on science, sports, lifestyle,
cinema, and current affairs. - Manage the weekly science supplement page.
Chief Sub-Editor, The State News Portal
Sep 2017 – Nov 2018
- Functioned as News Editor; coordinated
reporters and content. - Edited, finalized video/written stories,
tracked social media trends. - Produced articles and video content on
socio-cultural issues. - Byline: The State
articles - Simultaneously worked as a freelance
translator.
Chief Correspondent, Kannada Prabha (Asianet Group)
Nov 2015 – Feb 2017
- Handled Op-Ed, magazine, and supplement pages.
- Contributed analytical and field reports.
Correspondent, Business Guru Magazine
Sep 2013 – Nov 2015
- Covered Kannada cinema and film business
stories. - Concurrently wrote for Karavali Ale as a
reporter/sub-editor.
Correspondent, The Sunday Indian (Planman Media)
Jun 2007 – Sep 2013
- Reported on a wide range of issues.
- Interviewed, edited, translated, and
contributed to general desk operations. - Freelanced as a writer and translator during
the same period.
Payment:
(negotiable)
Write
up- 5000 INR /500-1000 plus words
Translation:
English to Kannada -3 INR per word
MPTE
and revision: English to Kannada -2.50 INR per word
COMPUTER
KNOWLEDGE:
- Well
experienced in Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Page Maker
Applications.
- Well
in two Kannada script applications, namely, Nudi-4.0 (Unicode) and Bahara-8.0.
- Very
Good at both Kannada and English Typing.
- Have
good knowledge of internet.
- Have
working knowledge of Quark Express and Indesign.
LANGUAGE
SKILLS:
- Have
written and oral fluency in Kannada and English
- Have
oral fluency in Kannada, English, Hindi, Marati, Tulu.
Educational
Qualification:
- Bachelor of
Science, (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as major), Vivekananda
College, Puttur, Karnataka, India.
- Post
Graduation in Mass Communication and journalism, Mangalore University,
Karnataka, India.
