I’m a freelance translator and social media manager, specialized in aerospace. My goal is to help companies connect with French-speaking audiences by adapting their content, whether it’s technical documentation, marketing brochures, websites, or social media.

Translation is nowadays often computer-aided, but in my experience, these tools alone can’t match the precision and nuance a human brings, especially in highly technical fields like astrophysics, Earth observation, launchers, or human spaceflight. I find it incredibly rewarding to dive deep into research to accurately translate specialized terms or concepts. One of my favorite moments is when my translations are reviewed by a French-speaking expert in the field and approved with nary a single change – it’s a precious validation of my efforts and attention to detail.

On the social media side, I focus on creating, curating, and translating content to engage with communities. That said, my absolute favorite is face-to-face interactions at events, which I attend to do some live reporting. There’s something uniquely energizing about connecting with people in person and sharing the excitement of aerospace directly. (Not to mention that I sometimes feel like a rock star when people discover I’m the person behind a social media account they’ve been following for years!)

I spent over a decade working in the computing industry before I decided to take the leap and become a freelancer, about 15 years ago. Finding myself with some time on my hands, I happily opened a blog and a Twitter account to share my lifelong passion for space – a fascination I’ve nurtured since I was 12.

Back then, we were only a few French-speaking space content creators, which made it relatively easy to get invited to events and meet like-minded people. These opportunities broadened my perspective on the space sector, and as I immersed myself in learning and sharing, I started meeting potential clients who recognized that my enthusiasm ensures both dedication and quality work – even though I wasn’t necessarily the most academically qualified option.

Luckily for you (and me), the space sector does not only recruit astronauts and rocket scientists. No matter your qualifications, I’m confident you can find your perfect place in space – whether at a space agency, with an industry partner, in a museum, a government office, as an astronaut fitness trainer, a ship captain, a photographer, a procurement specialist, a security guard, an environmentalist, a graphic designer... Like space, the possibilities are infinite.

To stand out, try adding a "space flavor" to your resume by taking MOOCs or courses through institutions like ISU. Attend events and specialized job fairs, cultivate networking opportunities, and most importantly, be ready to showcase your enthusiasm. Passion goes a long way in opening doors!