Language Specialist, Digital Production (Contractor)

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: 

The Language Specialist, Digital Production, works in a Translator, Copy Editor, or Proofreader role on Spanish translation 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 Part-time Contractor position with an expected duration of 6-12 months ***
 

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

Minimum 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