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Senior Communications Consultant
Hybrid – Charlotte, NC
12-month Contract (W2), Weekly Pay (40 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $47/hr.
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Calculated Hire is in search of a Senior Communications Consultant (Spanish Translator/Linguist) in the Language Customer Experience Team with the Chief Operating Office for our Fortune 100 Financial Services company. You will be responsible for the following components:
In this role you will:
• 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
Required Qualifications
• 4+ years of Management consulting, Strategy Consulting, or Business Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of translation industry experience, project management experience, or a combination of both
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish/English
Top Skills
Four years of experience in translation, being bi-lingual doesn’t automatically mean they can translate
Worked for a major financial institution and understands the jargon unless they’re a very seasoned translator
Flexible, can handle unexpected changes to the workload where they need to help a team member or stay another hour.
Use of translation tools like Trados Studio, Multiterm, or TMS (Translation Management System)
American Translations Association (ATA) certification
Able to pass a language assessment.
Desired Qualifications
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
• Strong project management skills
• Solid problem solving skills
• 4 + years of 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
• 3 + years of 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish translation or linguistics
• ATA certification
• A diplomatic and professional approach to providing and receiving feedback and critiques
• A willingness to look beyond the day-to-day work and seek out opportunities and understand big pictures
• Ability to develop effective relationships with both internal clients and external vendors
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a time-sensitive and deadline-driven environment
• Adaptability, flexibility, and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, and the willingness to constantly learn new things
• 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
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization
Job Expectations
• Must take and pass required language assessment
• Must be able to report to a physical office on a hybrid schedule
Calculated Hire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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