American Reading Company · 1 day ago

Bilingual Spanish Translator and Copy Editor

USA

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Translate and/or transcreate texts from English to Spanish maintaining register and tone, paying close attention to grammar, syntax, and fluency.

Copyedit curricular items, marketing and branding materials, and student-facing materials ensuring content alignment and parity between the Spanish and English versions.

Collaborate and work flexibly with writers, designers, and other copy editors to update and enhance products to align with in-house standards and meet deadlines.

Identify inconsistencies in language or format across materials and assist in correcting those issues.

Confirm the accuracy of direct quotations and details in material/resource references.

Assist in the proofing of all materials created for printing.

Pitch in with the rest of the team on needs as they arise, including writing, mild layout work, etc.

Qualification

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Spanish translationCopyeditingNative Spanish proficiencyNear-native English proficiencyMicrosoft OfficeAPA styleChicago styleAdobe InDesignAdobe AcrobatPrint productionPre-press process

Required

2+ years of experience translating educational materials from English to Spanish

Formal training or experience in copyediting materials in English and Spanish

Native proficiency of the Spanish language, with exceptional command of its nuanced rules in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and a comprehensive knowledge of vocabulary and idioms, colloquialisms, dialectal variations, and pertinent cultural references

Near-native proficiency of the English language

Familiarity with APA and/or Chicago style

Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Ability to work, both independently and collaboratively, on several projects simultaneously and to prioritize and switch between them as needed

Commitment to meeting the highest standards within tight deadlines

Periodic in person-collaboration with ARC team members and/or customers (may require travel and overnight stays)

High-speed internet access

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination