Amplify · 7 hours ago
Language Specialist, Digital Production (Contract)
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$36/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expAmplify is a leader in K–12 education, providing innovative curriculum and assessment solutions. The Language Specialist, Digital Production, is responsible for producing high-quality translations and collaborating with teams to support Spanish initiatives, ensuring the localization production meets project goals.
EdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Produce high-quality translations at a pace of 350-400 words per hour, understanding that complexity and subject matter may impact the output
Complete assigned day-to-day translation, copyediting, proofreading, or other production tasks; update trackers and documentation
Review materials in our translation management system
Assemble, organize, and author into our asset and content management systems
QA and resolve issues in a timely manner
Modify and enhance curriculum content to integrate and exemplify available technology and design
Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of products
Contribute to ongoing improvements to workflow and production pathways
Contribute to strategic thinking around content models that adapt, scale and expand over time and distribution platforms
Qualification
Required
Native-level Spanish speaker; Fluent English speaker
BA/BS or equivalent experience
3+ years of proven experience translating English to Spanish
Demonstrated ability to translate/trans-create 350-400 words per hour
Excellent writing and editing skills
Ability to apply established style guidelines, terms, and phrases consistently
Ability to work across a variety of styles and content types
Experience in trans-creating content with age-appropriate vocabulary, syntax, and conceptual complexity for diverse student populations
Experience with CAT tools and working in a translation management system (memoQ, Trados, Phrase, etc.)
Experience with asset and content management systems
Experience using project planning and tracking applications
Experience collaborating with a team
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with full project lifecycles, from concept to delivery
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills; creativity and objective-oriented focus
Preferred
Knowledge of localization best practices
Experience working in Education
Experience trans-creating K-12 educational materials
Subject matter expertise in Math, Science, or Literacy
Experience in digital content strategy, production and development
Experience working with CSS, HTML or other coding and markup languages
Experience using Jira, Bynder, Smartsheets, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace
Company
Amplify
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
Cox Enterprises
2023-05-23Series C
2021-10-26Series Unknown· $215M
Leadership Team
Nathan Potter
Senior Vice President Engineering
Philipp Legner
VP of Mathigon
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