Position Details:

Client: Banking       

Job Title: Communications Consultant    

Duration: 09 Months       

Location: Charlotte, NC 28202 (Hybrid onsite in office)

Pay Rate: $40-$45/hr.

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
• Respond to client feedback, analyzing legal and/or compliance feedback provided, acting as a liaison to settle any pending issues, and verifying feedback implementation by vendors
• Address linguistic queries and consultations daily from internal clients and vendors
• Maintain linguistic assets (e.g. Glossary, Style Guide)
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Management consulting, Strategy Consulting, or Business Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through
• 4+ years of translation industry experience
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)/English

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Intermediate to advanced MS 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 Chinese-speaking audiences
• 3 + years of verifiable professional experience translating / trans creating creative content (such as marketing and public relation communication content)
• Expertise in trans creating that connects emotionally and is culturally appropriate with the target audience in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)
• Bachelor’s degree in Chinese 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 collaborate in a virtual team environment and 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 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