Spanish Copy Editor

Description

Salary : $65,000-$70,000 based on education and experience.

Job Type : Full-Time (Exempt)

QuaverEd is a rapidly growing, innovative education technology company founded in 2009. Our mission is enriching the lives of children by helping educators to engage students in general music, social and emotional learning, as well as health and physical education. We are headquartered in historic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. Check out our website at QuaverEd.com.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Spanish Copy Editor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a native Spanish speaker with exceptional bilingual skills in English and Spanish, possessing a strong background in translation, educational content creation, and a passion for making learning accessible and enjoyable.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Translate QuaverEd curriculum and resources from English to Spanish while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and quality.
• •Edit, proofread, and revise translations based on feedback to ensure consistency and clarity in neutral Latin-American Spanish.
• •Review Spanish resources for the QuaverEd website, including educational activities, ensuring they are age-appropriate and culturally relevant.
• •Research to effectively communicate ideas and information in Spanish, tailored to the target audience.
• •Collaborate with cross-functional teams including writers, musicians, teachers, software developers, audio engineers, and graphic artists to ensure cohesive and effective content delivery.

Requirements

• •Bachelor's degree or above in Spanish or Translation.
• •Proven experience in copyediting content in English and Spanish, with a strong understanding of educational terminology.
• •Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• •Knowledge of neutral Latin-American Spanish and regional variations.
• •Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• •Proficiency in research methodologies related to translation and educational content development.
• •Proficiency in Google Apps G Suite or Microsoft Office.
• •Knowledge of task management software programs such as Asana is a plus.

Additional Information:

• •Location: Middle Tennessee (must move here within 90 days).
• •Application Requirements:
• •Resume, three references, and a cover letter in both English and Spanish (with the heading “Spanish Copy Editor Found”).
• •Task: Please choose a paragraph from an English text (related to education or a literary piece) and translate it into Spanish.
• •Portfolio or samples of previous work, particularly in educational content, if available.

The role is not a remote work position. All employees must live within commuting distance of Music Row in Nashville. We are currently requiring all team members to work at minimum 3 days a week in the office on the QuaverEd campus and allowing 2 days remote. This requirement is subject to change at the discretion of the team member's Supervisor and company policies.

QuaverEd, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including 80 hours of vacation per year with an increase after 3 years, 12 paid holidays, 60 hours of sick leave, subsidized health care up to $9,000 per year, a 401(k) program with no participation fees. QuaverEd also offers full employer paid basic life, fertility, health advocate, teladoc, identity theft, and a collegial, supporting atmosphere.

QuaverEd, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or genetic information.