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Amplify is seeking a Language Specialist for Digital Production who will focus on Spanish initiatives, working collaboratively to produce high-quality translations and modifications of educational content.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include translating, copyediting, and proofreading educational materials, managing project trackers, and enhancing curriculum content for integration with technology.
Skills: Required skills include native-level Spanish fluency, strong writing and editing abilities, experience with CAT tools, and familiarity with translation management systems.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include knowledge of localization best practices, experience in K-12 education, and expertise in educational materials in Math, Science, or Literacy.
Location: Remote - United States, United States of America
Compensation: $36 - $40 / Hourly
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Job Description Summary:
The Language Specialist, Digital Production, works in a Translator, Copy Editor, Proofreader or Production role on Spanish initiatives. They work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver against project plans.
This person is dedicated to the localization production for a specific Amplify business suite, and must possess detailed knowledge of the content matter, pedagogy, our platform and authoring tools, and processes. The Language Specialist, Digital Production may occasionally be asked to work on projects or initiatives outside of their assigned business suite to help Digital Production meet their department-wide priorities or deliverables.
*This is a contract role.
Essential 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
Required Qualifications:
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $36 - $40.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com.
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