Stefania Tiulescu

I’m a translator, subtitler, and linguist with a PhD in Philology, specialising in English language and transmediation. I’m also a sworn English–Italian translator, with a Master’s degree in European Legal Translation and Terminology and professional experience in legal and specialised translation. Alongside my work in legal translation, I sidequest in audiovisual translation, subtitling, and transcription, working across Romanian, Italian, and English. My experience includes projects for streaming and media platforms, as well as translation reviewing and quality assurance. I’ve also worked and have experience in teaching, with formal pedagogical training.

I’m passionate about languages, stories, and the endless ways they can connect people. I love discovering how an idea changes when it moves between languages, cultures, and forms of expression: from a TED Talk to a film, a book, a piece of music, or a conversation. Sometimes when I’m not translating, you’ll probably find me on a tennis court too.

Stay curious. I believe curiosity keeps us connected to the world. It encourages us to ask questions, discover unfamiliar places and perspectives, learn from people who are different from us, and remain open to changing the way we see things.

Audiovisual translation, content analysis, language education, legal translation, media operations, quality assurance, storytelling, subtitling, terminology, translation reviewing, transmediation.

My TED story began with a simple love of languages and the belief that a good idea should not be limited by the language in which it was first expressed. I joined TED Translator community as a translator, working mainly in Romanian and Italian. What started as an opportunity to contribute my language skills quickly became much more than that. I discovered a community of people who care deeply about language, ideas, and making knowledge accessible. As I became more involved, I also discovered how much I enjoy the collaborative side of translation. One of the things I value most about TED is its community. Working with fellow translators, exchanging ideas, and receiving valuable advice and guidance from my Language Supervisor helped me grow and become more confident in my work. Reaching the Italian-Romanian Language Supervisor role myself was therefore especially meaningful as it felt like an opportunity to give back to the community that had supported me. Reviewing other translators’ work taught me to look at language from different perspectives and helped me become more attentive to clarity, rhythm, nuance, and the speaker’s voice. One of my favourite chapters so far has been the TED Review Cup 2026. Taking part in the competition challenged me to push myself further, but it was also a wonderful reminder of how much can be achieved when people who love languages come together around a shared purpose. Becoming one of the Review Cup champions made the experience especially memorable. Today, TED is not simply something I volunteer for. It has become a community where I continue to learn, contribute, and meet people who are curious about the world and passionate about helping ideas travel. And I think that is what keeps me coming back: every talk is another idea, another perspective, and another opportunity to help a story reach someone in a different language.

Writing theatre plays.