Title: Language Services- Spanish Linguist/Translator

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Shoreview/Minneapolis, MN

Des Moines, IA

Tempe, AZ

San Antonio, TX

Duration: 12 months

Work Engagement: W2

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Summary:

Lead or execute communication based initiatives and activities. Implement communications strategies to promote and protect ’s reputation. Track and measure results to ensure they are in line with intended outcomes and business objectives. Partner with other Communications teams to ensure alignment of communications strategies and messaging.

Responsibilities:

• Translate, review, proof, and validate content in context as applicable while adhering to strict style guides, terminology, deadlines, and procedures
• Conduct post-translation review and spot-checking for language accuracy and consistency, reporting defects, and verifying fixes
• Support ad hoc projects as needed
• Respond to client feedback, analyze legal and/or compliance feedback provided, act as a liaison to settle any pending issues, and verify feedback implementation by internal linguists / vendors
• Address linguistic queries and consultations on a daily basis from internal clients and vendors

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Translation industry experience, project management experience, or a combination of both
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish/English
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Experience as a professional translator and editor or proofreader, translating, reviewing and providing feedback on marketing, finance, legal and banking material, targeting Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S. and Latin America
• Verifiable professional experience translating / transcreating creative content (such as marketing and public relation communication content)
• Expertise in transcreating that connects emotionally and is culturally appropriate with the target audience in Spanish
• Experience with Computer Assisted Translation and Terminology tools (such as Wordfast, Studio, SDLX, Trados, MultiTerm, etc.)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and other common content tools
• Experience with translation management systems (SDL TMS or WorldServer)
• Experience with translation and terminology management tools (Trados Studio, WorldServer, SDLX, or equivalent)
• Experience using Internet-based resources such as dictionaries and glossaries
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish translation or linguistics (Preferred)
• ATA certification (Preferred)